Senior Accountant

Job Summary

The Senior Accountant will own various GL accounting process areas within the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the Company. In addition to period-end close activities, the Senior Accountant will assist with financial reporting, audit preparation and support, and the maintenance and improvement of accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting for a variety of accounts including accruals, fixed assets, leases, prepaids, intangibles, and other GL accounting areas. This responsibility would include recording journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and supporting analyses.
• Execute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, completing of financial reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations and income statement variance analysis.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures to support close requirements and scale with the business, including researching technical accounting guidance as needed.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A as well as operations teams across the organization to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Provide financial insights and reporting to internal stakeholders, including FP&A and other business partners, and prepare support for the external audit and respond to various requests and inquiries.
• Independently identify, champion and implement process improvements and automation initiatives within the accounting function.
• Serve as a key accounting resource on acquisition integration activities as OpenGov continues to grow though M&A.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a public accounting or high-growth SaaS/technology environment required
• Solid command of US GAAP, financial statements, and reporting requirements required
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite experience preferred) and strong Excel skills required
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills required
• Experience with one or more of the following areas preferred: Accruals, Fixed Assets, Partner Fees, Leases, and Prepaids
• Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CPA license (or active CPA candidate) preferred

Why OpenGov?

A Mission That Matters. At OpenGov, public service is personal. We are passionate about our mission to power more effective and accountable government. Government that operates efficiently, adapts to change, and strengthens public trust. Some people say this is boring. We think it’s the core of our democracy.

Opportunity to Innovate The next great wave of innovation is unfolding with AI, and it will impact everything—from the way we work to the way governments interact with their residents. Join a trusted team with the passion, technology, and expertise to drive innovation and bring AI to local government. We’ve touched 2,000 communities so far, and we’re just getting started.

A Team of Passionate, Driven People This isn’t your typical 9-to-5 job; we operate in a fast-paced, results-driven environment where impact matters more than simply clocking in and out. Our global team of 800+ employees is united in our commitment to challenge the status quo.

We are headquartered in San Francisco and have offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dubuque, Dallas, and Pune.

A Place to Make Your Mark We pride ourselves on our performance-based culture, where every employee is encouraged to jump in head-first and take action to help us improve. If you have a great idea, we want to hear it. Excellent performance is recognized and rewarded, and we love to promote from within.

Benefits That Work For You Enjoy an award-winning workplace with the benefits to match, including: Comprehensive healthcare options for individuals and families, Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays, 401(k) with company match, Paid parental leave, wellness stipends, and HSA contributions, Professional development and growth opportunities, A collaborative office environment with weekly catered lunches.