Overview
This role involves managing multiple accounting sub-functions (including payables, P/L reporting, month-end reconciliations) to help drive organizational efficiency. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and organizational accounting policies, while overseeing day-to-day transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and meeting month-end close deadlines. The role also supports documented accounting procedures and audit readiness throughout the year.
Reporting Line
- Direct reporting to: Assistant Controller
Responsibilities
- Prepare and/or review journal entries and supporting documentation
- Record and reconcile monthly P/L processes, including (but not limited to) payables, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, software capitalization, goodwill, and intangibles
- Perform a thorough monthly review of the P/L by department, account, and vendor; investigate differences
- Partner with FP&A to review spend vs. budget
- Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements
- Own payables and credit card processes
- Cross-train accounts receivable billing and collection processes
- Assist with year-end audits
- Maintain positive business relationships with internal and external parties
- Support ad hoc processes and system implementations that streamline and improve accounting processes
- Support internal control design, execution, and documentation
Success Measures
- Accurate month-end close cycle, meeting the 5-day close requirement with full reconciliation by Day 5
- Achievement of audit requirements with minimal adjustments; timely completion of reconciliations; adherence to internal controls
- Identification of opportunities to standardize and streamline processes through system implementation and collaboration with relevant stakeholders
Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
- 5–6 years of general ledger experience
- 2–3 years of revenue recognition exposure is a plus
- Intermediate skills with MS Office programs including Excel, Outlook, Word and GSuite
- Experience with process automation, system implementations, or scaling accounting operations preferred
- Knowledge of the SaaS industry required
- Strong understanding of internal controls and audit requirements
- Knowledge of NetSuite or other major accounting software packages
- Ability to demonstrate critical thinking to identify solutions or new approaches to current operating procedures
- Strong time management skills and ability to multitask
- Remote experience, including communication using Slack, Zoom, Google Drive, etc.