Senior Accountant/Mitikah
The role
The Senior Accountant prepares monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations to facilitate the monthly accounting close. The journal entries include both revenue and expense related accruals. The Senior Accountant may review monthly journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Staff Accountants. The individual will be responsible for analyzing monthly variances in the P&L and Balance Sheet and reporting the results to management. Critical thinking is “key” as the individual must be able to articulate the “why” behind variances, as well as the mechanics. Prepare ad-hoc analysis around account balance differences along with proposed solutions to resolve; and ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statement schedules in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
What You Will Do
- Review, analyze and prepare monthly journal entries for month end close – including both revenue (in accordance with ASC 606) and expense entries
- Analyze large datasets and prepare accruals for various P&L and balance sheet accounts
- Apply critical thinking and analytical skills to evaluate account variances and provide explanations between flux periods for income statement and balance sheet accounts – including the “why” behind the fluctuation
- Prepare detailed balance sheet account reconciliations, obtain corresponding support to verify accuracy of the financial numbers and resolve reconciling items timely
- Work with the internal/external auditors and prepare quarter end/year-end financial reporting schedules
- Assist in identifying potential process improvements, documenting new policies and procedures, and contributing to sound internal control development
- Work closely with FP&A and other business partners to understand the “why” behind changes in the financials
- Support less experienced team members through mentoring
- Assist with ad hoc analysis and other projects
What You Will Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
- CPA or equivalent preferred
Professional Skills
- 5+ years professional accounting experience and strong accounting skills
- Experience working in a US-based global organization required
- Public Accounting experience preferred, but not required
- Prior experience in the SaaS industry preferred
- Prior experience with Dynamics AX / D365 / Cognos preferred
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of working in a general accounting function of a US-based global organization that uses US GAAP
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including fluency in English
- Detail oriented, good judgement and logical decision-making ability with a hands-on approach to assigned tasks
- Critical thinker with a proactive approach to identifying issues and solutions
- Strong understanding of internal controls
- Computer literate with at least intermediate proficiency in Excel
- Ability to learn quickly, retain, and apply knowledge
- Ability to multitask in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
- Act and internal controls
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