Accountant

One growing team. One single-minded goal.

To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier.

ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties in Canada since 1999. In late 2013, ERIS launched in the United States, as the first and only company to provide environmental risk information for both countries. ERIS delivers accurate, comprehensive, and innovative on-demand database research services quickly and with a service-first attitude.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant with over 5 years of experience in accounting and finance to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial statements, managing Sales and Use Tax and supporting various financial reporting activities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general ledger management, month-end and year-end close processes, and financial analysis, with a keen ability to improve efficiency in accounting operations.

This is a full-time hybrid position working from our Austin, Texas office.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the general ledger, ensuring the accurate recording of financial transactions and account reconciliations.
• Manage state and county sales tax requirements and liaise with our third-party tax vendor, Avalara.
• Actively participate in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing process, sales commission calculation and deferred revenue calculation ensuring that all journal entries, accruals, and financial transactions are processed timely and accurately.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights into budget vs. actual performance, identifying variances and recommending corrective actions.
• Assist in the preparation of detailed financial reports, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and cash flow statements.
• Support the preparation and filing of tax returns, ensuring compliance with all relevant tax regulations. Reconcile and commit US Sales Tax transactions monthly.
• Suggest enhancements to internal controls, streamlining accounting procedures and improving operational efficiency.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing supporting documentation and schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial information to management and other stakeholders.
• Reconciliation of accounts, ensuring discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Ad hoc reporting, tasks and other projects as needed.