The Role
The Senior Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close; may review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants; records and reviews quarter-end and year-end closing journal entries; research and explain monthly variances of balance sheet and P&L accounts; prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solution to resolve; and ensures accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
What You Will Do
Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close
Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various P&L and balance sheet accounts
Analyze account variances and provide explanations between flux periods for income statement and balance sheet accounts
Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
Actively manage the fixed asset, inventory, accounts receivable, and accounts payable subledgers
Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
Coordinate across cross-functional departments within the company to aide in analysis, research, and adherence to GAAP accounting standards and internal policies
Work on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Support less experienced team members through mentoring
Assist with ad hoc analysis and other projects
What You Will Bring
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required
Master's degree and CPA preferred
Professional Skills
4-6 years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required
Prior experience in a global organization strongly preferred
Prior experience in the SaaS industry preferred
Prior experience with Oracle/D365 / Cognos preferred
Knowledge
Must be fluent in English
Strong understanding and knowledge of general accounting functions, practices, and US GAAP principles
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Detail oriented, good judgement and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
Initiative-taker with strong ethical standards
Strong understanding of the requirement so the Sarbanes Oxley Act and internal controls
Computer literate with at least intermediate proficiency in Excel
Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
