Sr. Accountant-Financial Reporting

Avalara • Seattle, WA

5h • $88,000 - $170,300 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Accountant – Financial Reporting is an important member of the Financial Reporting team. This team prepares quarterly and annual financial statements following U.S. GAAP. The Senior Accountant will help with the use of new accounting standards and related disclosures. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will help document internal controls over financial reporting. The Senior Accountant reports to the Manager of Financial Reporting and you will have a hybrid work schedule in Seattle, WA. #LI-hybrid

Requirements

• B.A. in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum five years' experience or three years public accounting experience, CPA
• You have experience with U.S. GAAP and internal controls in a public company environment
• You have provided technical accounting guidance and apply it to real-world
• You have experience solving non-recurring and complex issues
• You have familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP system
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements for issuance (e.g. Form 10-Q and Form 10-K), including review of XBRL
• Prepare quarterly Earnings Release and financial schedules
• Perform independent technical accounting research and document conclusions in memoranda
• Prepare journal entries and reconciliations in assigned areas or on an ad hoc basis for month-end close
• Help perform, documenting, and monitoring effectiveness of internal controls related to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley
• Support internal and external auditors with testing of internal controls and the annual audit and quarterly review
• Document processes and templates to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with different teams to provide training and continue to develop accounting processes, including through automation and AI

Benefits

• In addition to a great compensation package, paid time off, and paid parental leave, many Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.
• Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture. We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees