Senior GL Accountant

About the role

The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-growth start-up, be detail-oriented, and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. They will also demonstrate the ability to build scalable cross-functional relationships through systems and process implementation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and day-to-day corporate accounting activities, support the month end close process, and provide timely and accurate month-end close financials that are U.S. GAAP compliant
• Build or enhance balance sheet account reconciliation workpaper including reviewing and performing some clean-up of historical reconciliations and related balances
• Collaborate within Accounting and Finance teams on metrics, flux analysis, forecast, and projections and support preparation of the monthly reporting package
• Prepare documents supporting internal and external audits and ensure the successful completion of those audits
• Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and processes to streamline close and build scalable solutions to support the growth of the Company
• Identify and drive process improvements to gain efficiencies and reduce close timeline
• Develop, maintain and improve internal controls which relate to assigned areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or in the process of working towards one is preferred.
• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience; Combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process is strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial audit preparation is strongly preferred.
• Proven proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc); must be highly proficient in Excel.
• Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent problem solving skills; project management experience a plus, ability to work in a fast pace environment.

Qualifications

• Nice to haves include direct accounting experience for any/all of the following areas: accruals, investment, internally use software, ASC 842 leases, cloud computing arrangement, stock-based compensation and/or consolidation and Fx.
• Proficiency in SQL, NetSuite, FloQast, Coupa and Jira considered a plus.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability status, gender identity or Veteran status. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and mental disabilities.