Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience. Experience auditing or working in a public company or high-growth startup environment is preferred.
• Proven expertise with Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions. Exposure to multinational financial reporting is a plus.
• Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
• Take full ownership of key technical accounting areas such as cash, investments, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other complex areas, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.
• Analyze and document significant variances in financial statements, providing insightful explanations and recommendations to management.
• Support with the preparation of monthly financial statements, ad hoc reports, and presentations for management
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations.
• Assist in the annual audit process with external auditors and regulatory compliance process
• Assist in the creation of accounting policies, improved processes, and financial controls
• Collaborate with FP&A for budget monitoring and ensure purchases align with the budget.
• Participate in other ad hoc projects, system integrations, and reporting requirements as needed
• Work closely with the team to ensure policies and procedures comply with professional standards, and audit and regulatory requirements
• Support other team members across the organization based on their needs and your competence.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or other accounting designation
• Experience auditing or working in a public company or high-growth startup environment
• Exposure to fintech, capital markets, and securitization accounting
• Experience with Netsuite, FloQast, Ramp
• Exposure to using AI software and leveraging it in day-to-day work