Staff Accountant - PAR
Austin, TX
About the Job
Hi there! Have you noticed that the restaurant industry is changing?
We are PAR and our purpose is:
To deliver solutions that connect people to the restaurants, meals, and moments they love.
At PAR Technology, our relentless drive for innovation and unwavering commitment to customer success are at the heart of everything we do. We lead the restaurant and retail industries by ensuring that our products—from point of sale systems to loyalty programs, digital ordering, restaurant operations solutions, payment services, and hardware—work "better together." This unified approach, fueled by over 40 years of experience, amplifies our ambition to not just meet but exceed the evolving needs of our global clientele. By optimizing integrations into all leading restaurant solutions, we're not just creating technology; we're crafting a future where operations are streamlined, experiences are enhanced, and every interaction is an opportunity for growth.
Position Description:
PAR Technology has an exciting opportunity! The Staff Accountant for OTC (Order to Cash) plays a crucial role in supporting intelligent, timely, and accurate actioning for our Revenue-generating functions. This role will gain a solid understanding of the business units, our go-to-market strategies, and the relationships of our data, systems, and processes. The Staff Accountant will drive strategic activities, reconciliations, analytics, leadership business reviews, and customers engagements. The ideal candidate is a highly detailed professional who doesn't mind handling numerous issues at the same time, has a passion for finding solutions to complex problems, has excellent math and Excel skills, and respects deadlines. This individual must possess a high level of integrity.
Position Location:
Remote USA
Reports to:
Manager, Accounts Receivable
What We're Looking For:
Entrees (Requirements):
- Minimum 2 years of professional work experience
- Accounting and/or finance background preferred, with an additional preference for experience in enterprise businesses, or with an emphasis on supporting SaaS or fast-growing technology companies.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business preferred, but not required
- Analytical problem-solving ability including, but not limited to reconciliations.
- Ability to design and execute collection programs or support our billing process.
- Innovative thought leadership that leverages variable sources including AI for solutioning.
- Customer/leadership engagement skills.
- Independent thinking and the ability to use data to drive decisions.
- Professional communication skills and the ability to lead business review meetings.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across organizations.
- Ability to listen to our customers and develop resolutions for collection or billing matters.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and manage simultaneous assignments under tight deadlines and in a fast-paced environment.
- Systems Knowledge & Experience (preferred):
- Microsoft FO Dynamics, NetSuite, Versapay, and additional AR Software experience a plus
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, lookups, if statements', use of large data sets, etc)
With a side of (additional skills):
- Account status presentation and action meetings
- Project management support
- Ability to derive actionable business insights
- Ability to communicate issues and solutions in a professional manner
Unleash your potential: What you will be doing and owning:
- Own collection processes for assigned area
- Applying strategic thinking and analytical acumen to a variety of departmental projects, development of analytics to support customer or business inquiries, month end close entries, or ad hoc reporting
- Lead monthly collection review meetings with various business unit leaderships
- Review account aging, payment trends and develop correct collection actions to reduce past dues
- Support the implementation of new billing models
- Apply thought leadership to execute monthly billing cycles involving strategic contract language
- Follow through on collection actions with customers and business to ensure progress
- Reconciliation of various accounts
- Resolution of customer or internal partner inquiries timely
- Utilize AI and other innovative sources to move the program forward
Interview Process:
- Interview #1: Phone Screen with Talent Acquisition Team
- Interview #2: Video interview with the Hiring Manager (via MS Teams)
- Interview #3: Video interview with the Team (via MS Teams)
Compensation:
The base salary range for this position is $50,000 to $55,000 USD per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education, and prior accomplishments. The position may be eligible for additional compensation, including a bonus, commission and/or equity, as applicable.
Perks and Benefits Hot Off the Grill:
- Unlimited PTO (Exempt Employees)
- Healthcare Benefits
- Fitness/ Wellness Reimbursement ($300/year)
- Internet Stipend (Remote employees)
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- 401k Match
PAR is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, or for your role at PAR, please contact accommodations@partech.com. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor's website.