Senior Accountant
About The Position
The Senior Accountant is responsible for various day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, maintaining strong internal controls, and preparing balance sheet account reconciliations. This role plays a pivotal part of the monthly close process and includes a focus on revenue, payroll/compensation and benefits accounting, and other related areas. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Senior Accountant should be comfortable working closely with cross-functional teams, operating in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple responsibilities (flexible), improving processes, and supporting a broad range of accounting activities.
Requirements
- Strong accounting background with 4+ years general ledger accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, payroll accounting, and indirect tax requirements
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Team player and have ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
- Experience with ERP systems
Nice To Haves
- Masters in Accounting, CPA designation or CPA track a plus
- Tech/SAAS industry experience a plus
- SAP S4/HANA (Public Cloud) experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Month-end closing journal entries within a pre-defined close schedule
- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, including investigating and resolving reconciling items in a timely manner
- Improve reconciliation processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency.
- Ensure accuracy of financial statement accounts in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
- Responsible for payroll-related accounting activities, including salary, bonus accruals, commissions, and related payroll taxes
- Accounting for employee benefits programs including: Health insurance, 401(k), paid time off accruals, and other employee-related benefits
- Assist with indirect tax compliance and accounting, including property tax, sales tax, and VAT
- Support annual audits by preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor requests.
- Partner with Human Resources, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll and benefits issues.
- Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
- Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff where applicable
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
- paid time off accruals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
