Senior Accountant

Overview

This role involves serving as a Senior Accountant responsible for various day-to-day accounting operations. The position ensures accurate financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, maintains strong internal controls, and prepares balance sheet account reconciliations. It plays a pivotal role in the monthly close process with a focus on revenue, payroll/compensation, benefits accounting, and related areas.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams, flexibility in managing multiple responsibilities, process improvement, and support across a broad range of accounting activities.

Compensation: Base salary ranges from $95,000 to $110,000.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing journal entries according to a predefined close schedule
• Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts, investigating and resolving reconciling items promptly
• Improve reconciliation processes and identify opportunities for automation and efficiency
• Ensure accuracy of financial statement accounts in accordance with GAAP and internal policies
• Manage payroll-related accounting activities including salary, bonus accruals, commissions, and related payroll taxes
• Account for employee benefits programs such as health insurance, 401(k), paid time off accruals, and other employee-related benefits
• Assist with indirect tax compliance and accounting, including property tax, sales tax, and VAT
• Support annual audits by preparing audit schedules and responding to auditor requests
• Collaborate with Human Resources, Finance, Tax, and external payroll providers to resolve payroll and benefits issues
• Assist with special projects, system implementations, and process improvement initiatives
• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff where applicable

Requirements

• Master's degree in Accounting; CPA designation or CPA track is a plus
• Minimum of 4 years of general ledger accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, payroll accounting, and indirect tax requirements
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all organizational levels
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP S4/HANA (Public Cloud) experience is a plus

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the technology or SaaS industry

Location

Not specified