Senior Accountant I

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong proficiency in US GAAP and accounting for complex transactions, including lease accounting and capitalization of internally developed software.
• Experience working in a start-up environment and navigating the unique challenges of fast-paced, high-growth companies.
• Meticulous attention to detail and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Strong ability to conduct flux analysis, identify trends and discrepancies, and propose effective solutions.
• Proactive in identifying process inefficiencies and offer suggestions for improvements.
• Self-directed, able to perform responsibilities independently with minimal direction.
• Proven track record of working with multiple departments to provide financial insights and improve processes.
• Strong desire to be a team player and help in whatever capacity possible.
• Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct, NetSuite, Coupa. Advanced skills in Excel, GSuite, and other financial analysis tools.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and record journal entries related to complex transactions involving equity, debt, leases, internally developed software, intercompany transactions, and other areas as needed.
• Prepare intercompany journal entries and reconciliations for multiple entities and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare monthly general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist finance with building out vendor trend analysis and monitor vendor spend by function.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Work independently to investigate GL-related inquiries and implement process improvements by working within the accounting team and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual analytical procedures to ensure completeness and accuracy of account balances.
• Analyze financial statements and GL data for discrepancies, errors, and other issues that should be brought to the Manager’s attention.
• Assist with research on accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and clearly communicate findings.
• Update company accounting procedures and processes as needed, and follow procedures as implemented.
• Strengthen and document internal controls.
• Ad-hoc requests by management.
• Assist with interim and year-end audits, preparing timely and accurate deliverables.