Senior Accountant

About The Position

The WatchGuard accounting team is primarily based in Seattle, WA with numerous accountants around the world supporting international operations. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for various aspects of the general ledger as assigned. Areas of responsibility include assuring company compliance with generally accepted accounting principles; development, improvement of and compliance with company policies and procedures; and management of the monthly closing process and financial reporting.

Position Responsibilities

• Aid in the month-end closing of the general ledger, including preparation and recording of journal entries, preparation and review of balance sheet account reconciliations
• Ensure that estimates, accruals, prepayments, reserves and provisions are calculated and supported with appropriate basis or backup, in accordance with US GAAP
• Review trial balance and financial statements for completeness and accuracy
• Own fixed assets accounting for the company
• Research accounting guidance and provide recommendation on accounting treatment and application
• Update consolidated general ledger for transactions in overseas operations
• Review financial reports produced by international bookkeepers and assist in reclaiming VAT, GST, etc.

Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA & public accounting experience preferred
• Work history should include 3+ years in position(s) with equivalent responsibilities and experience
• A strong general accounting background, experience with month-end close and knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Individual must be team-oriented self-starter with good problem-solving skills and ability to interact positively and successfully with all levels of the company
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills

Pay

The base salary range is $90,000-$110,000 per year for full-time employment, exclusive of benefits. Your base salary will be determined by your individual skills, education, and experience. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical in order to allow for future salary growth.

Hiring At WatchGuard

WatchGuard is a global leader in network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi-factor authentication, and secure Wi-Fi. Our award-winning products and services are trusted worldwide by more than 18,000 security resellers and service providers to protect more than 250,000 customers. Our technology keeps our customers ahead of increasingly sophisticated hackers and has fueled record revenues at WatchGuard. WatchGuard is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, with team members working remotely and in offices worldwide. Our company culture places an intense focus on our customers and employees. From the newest employee to our CEO, you'll find that each person at WatchGuard embodies our Core Values: Accountability, Community, Belonging, Action, Innovation, and Customer-Centric. Learn more about our company culture at www.watchguard.com/wgrd-careers.

EEO Policy

WatchGuard is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse workforce and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.