Senior General Ledger Accountant

About the role

At NAVEX, we’re transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That’s real impact. Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose — as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right.

This position provides the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growing company and is responsible for supporting our Accounting team in key activities such as month-end close, year-end reporting and audits, as well as process improvements. You’ll thrive in this hybrid role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. The office is located in Lake Oswego, OR.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned areas of the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with internal control and audit standards
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by completing assigned responsibilities accurately and on schedule and proactively resolving outstanding items
• Analyze and record recurring and nonroutine transactions, including debt, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and foreign currency impacts
• Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate unusual or unexpected activity, and clearly document conclusions
• Support NAVEX’s technical accounting activities by researching US GAAP guidance, preparing accounting analyses and memos, and assisting with implementation of new accounting standards
• Execute key internal controls, maintain appropriate supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping drive the audit process to timely completion
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase consistency, reduce manual work, and enhance the efficiency of our close process
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, Facilities and other teams to achieve business goals
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other accounting team members while serving as a reliable resource on US GAAP and NAVEX accounting policies
• Use available technology, including automation and AI-enabled tools, responsibly to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of accounting processes

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry (SaaS or software company preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA eligible is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with a large ERP system; NetSuite experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to own accounting processes from start to finish, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines
• An intellectual curiosity that seeks opportunities to learn and improve
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly and collaborate across departments
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Ability to leverage job competencies and champion NAVEX’s core values

Benefits

• Meaningful purpose—your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people at a scale few companies can match
• High-performance environment with ambitious goals, real ownership, and support to do the best work of your career
• Candid, supportive culture with open communication, challenging ideas—not people—and valuing bold thinking and continuous improvement
• Authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success for real growth
• Clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact

Pay

The starting pay for this role is $85,000 with a 5% MBO.