Senior Accountant

Verily • Dallas, TX

25d

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant, you will be instrumental in upholding the accuracy and integrity of our financial foundation. You will take ownership of preparing insightful financial reports, driving process improvements, and directly contributing to the organization's financial success. This pivotal role also involves actively supporting the implementation of a robust internal controls framework in preparation for SOX compliance and partnering across the organization to ensure financial alignment with strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a CPA with a strong public accounting background, technical accounting acumen, proven success in fast-paced environments, and a grasp of efficient accounting operations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive professional as licensed CPA.
• Proven experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.
• Exceptional ability to prioritize tasks, meet stringent deadlines, and effectively manage competing priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decisive decision-making skills.
• Qualified applicants must not require employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience working with SAP S/4HANA or a comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Comprehensive understanding of a wide range of US GAAP topics and the principles of internal controls for SOX compliance.
• Direct experience liaising with external auditors and providing robust support during year-end audits.
• Recent experience supporting a public company through the Initial Public Offering (IPO) process.
• Prior experience within the health-tech or technology industry.

Responsibilities

• Drive efficient and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes, encompassing the preparation of journal entries, execution of reconciliations, and comprehensive variance analysis.
• Support the preparation and insightful analysis of GAAP financial statements.
• Spearhead the identification and implementation of process improvements to elevate efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the accounting function.
• Actively participate in the design and implementation of SOX controls and procedures to facilitate a seamless path to IPO readiness.
• Support internal and external audit processes, providing necessary documentation and insights, including the preparation of technical memos.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed