Staff Accountant - AP Operations

Think of your favorite book from childhood. Got it? Great. Now, that warm, joyful feeling you have right now—that’s what we do. Literati is a modern children’s book company focused on helping kids fall in love with reading at every age and stage. We make it easy to find great books through our school book fairs, school store fundraising platform, and book clubs using a unique mix of expert curation and data science. We’re on a mission to help parents ignite a love of learning and a love of life.

As a Staff Accountant – AP Operations focused on our day-to-day accounting operations, you will be a key member of the Accounting Team and partner with business leaders to support our customers and vendors for our Book Fairs and Kids Club business. We seek a self-starter with a strong accounting foundation who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced growth environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to focus on the big picture while navigating the details and scaling with the company.

To be equitable to all Literatians, we have set compensation and a non-negotiation policy- we don't think a person’s pay should be determined by how comfortable they negotiate. As a result, we like to be transparent and upfront about the compensation. When we make an offer, we can provide options so employees can choose between compensation packages, prioritizing salary or equity. The salary band for this role will be between $60,000 - $70,000. This position is classified as exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar role.

• Proficiency in Tipalti, Ramp and/or Oracle NetSuite is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and best practices.

• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.

ABOUT YOU

• Meets (or beats) deadlines

• Exceptional attention to detail, very detail-oriented

• Communication, Collaboration, and Teamwork are your ways of working

• Works independently and manages time effectively

• Loves when the numbers tie out and enjoys a good reconciliation

• Handles a wide variety of responsibilities and tight deadlines

• Works cross-functionally with other departments and business leaders

• Works with and analyzes large data set

• Ability to take the lead on projects

• Have a keen sense of curiosity to ask questions and learn

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Facilitate and help manage the full cycle Accounts Payable (AP) process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, payment processing, and vendor communication

• Independently prepare vendor reconciliations and update underlying systems to properly reflect our liabilities

• Assist with cash forecast required to support the business

• Manage all general ledger coding, approvals, and communication with cross-functional teams for vendor management

• Reconcile the general ledger each month for accounts payable, prepaids, and accruals and identify any accruals required as part of the close process

• Process and manage annual 1099 reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission in compliance with IRS regulations

• Work with management and executive team to estimate cash requirements and forecast

• Implement, adhere to, and assist in revisions to the system of internal controls

• Cross-functional communication with other departments to improve financial statement source data

• Ad hoc reporting and presenting of analysis to all levels of management

• Other special projects as assigned

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. The employer reserves the right to modify this job description at any time.

ABOUT LITERATI

We offer competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401 (k), short-term disability insurance, parental leave, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, and flexible time off.

Literati is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

We are dedicated to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness that sees, reflects, welcomes, and celebrates the innovation and talent of a diverse array of people. We seek people with drive and a touch of alchemy. We also recognize that some people—particularly underrepresented groups, women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+—may not be comfortable applying to a position unless they meet 100% of the qualifications. Even if your experience isn’t a precise match for the role, we highly encourage you to apply. And if your career has taken you to some spectacular (or spectacularly strange) places, we love a good story.