Location: Remote role - West Coast Hours
Term: Contract
Position Description: 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 GL Accounting Manager.
Responsibilities:
- Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations such as Cash, Investments, T&E Expense, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Expense Accruals and various other areas
- Prepare accounting schedules relating to Internal-Use Software (ASC 350-40) and Leases (ASC 842)
- Record and reconcile intercompany activity and assist in the consolidations process
- Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and investigate any variances
- Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
- 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
- Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, emphasis in Accounting
- 4-7 years of combined public accounting (ex. Big 4) and private industry at a publicly traded company
- 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
- Proficient with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with NetSuite, Workday, and Coupa preferred