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Senior Accountant

We are in search of a top tier Senior Accountant who is highly motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization. This role will be responsible for supporting the month-end close process, SOX compliance control execution and quarterly / annual audit process, as well as identifying and driving project-based work to provide process efficiencies for the general ledger team. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, communicative, self-motivated team player with a solid working knowledge of GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls. Additionally, this individual thrives on process improvement and enjoys working in a challenging, collaborative environment to support our continued growth and success. This role will be reporting to the International GL Accounting Manager. This role will be required to work in the EMEA (GMT) hours, which is 1:30pm - 10:30pm IST.


What you'll be doing

Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Debt, Allocations and various department Expense Accruals
Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and investigate any variances
Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
Proactively evaluate accounting processes and systems, along with identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
Maintain and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners by providing financial insights and relevant reporting
Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
Support the International Statutory Reporting team by providing information requested for financial statements preparation and external audits
Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed

What you'll bring to the role

Bachelor's degree, emphasis in Accounting
4+ years of combined public accounting (ex. Big 4) and private industry at a publicly traded company
Capitalized software experience is a plus.
CPA or CPA equivalent a plus
Solid working knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls
Strong problem solving, analytical, and organization skills
Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
Strong interpersonal and communication (both verbal and written) skills
A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization
Ability to adhere to deadlines in a fast-paced environment, without sacrificing accuracy
Experience with Enterprise ERP systems (i.e. NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and P2P Software
Proficient with Google Workspace (Gmail, Sheets, Docs) and Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

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