Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Senior Accountant – General Ledger

Requirements

• 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS environment or public accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to evaluate financial data, identify variances, resolve discrepancies, and provide meaningful business insights.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while also contributing to a team-oriented, positive work culture.
• Adaptable, open-minded, and eager to embrace continuous learning and professional growth.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, Google Docs, and the ability to quickly learn new accounting tools and systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily and monthly accounting operations, including the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies to maintain the integrity of financial records.
• Consolidate financial results and support the preparation of internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Conduct expense trend analysis during month-end close, identifying key variances and providing insights to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records, promoting alignment between accounting and business operations.
• Partner with the FP&A team to analyze budget-to-actual variances, ensuring proper period cut-off, expense classification, and GL coding.
• Review contracts and agreements to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Assist in cash management functions, including bank reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, and liquidity analysis.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, reviewing and approving vendor invoices to ensure accurate coding to the appropriate GL accounts and departments.
• Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Support external audits by preparing required documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordinating with auditors.
• Participate in and lead key accounting initiatives, such as the implementation of new accounting standards, system enhancements, and the development of management reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with NetSuite or other ERP systems strongly preferred.
• Experience with process improvement and automation to enhance accounting efficiency is a plus.