Senior Accountant
Job Summary
The Senior Accountant will play a critical role in the US accounting team, managing highly visible accounting areas and supporting the Accounting Manager. This position involves handling complex transactions, adopting AI tools for process improvements, and collaborating across various cross-functional departments. The ideal candidate is a proactive professional seeking career growth in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end GL month-end close activities
- Prepare and review complex account reconciliations
- Conduct technical accounting research and documentation
- Lead process improvement and AI/automation initiatives
- Support external audits and cross-functional partnerships
Required Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 5+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Proficiency in US GAAP and operational accounting
- Intermediate Excel skills
- Experience with NetSuite and AI tools
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end GL month-end close activities across complex, high-visibility account areas, including preparation and review of account reconciliations.
- Demonstrate deep ownership of assigned areas which may include, among others, internal-use software, inventory, deferred commissions, marketable securities and investments, complex bank account arrangements, and AP/AR-related accounts.
- Apply technical accounting judgment to evaluate transactions, research US GAAP guidance (including ASC 842, ASC 360, ASC 350, and others), and document conclusions in clear, audit-ready memos.
- Serve as a cross-functional business partner to teams including procure-to-pay, treasury, payroll, sales compensation, order-to-cash, and supply chain.
- Lead and drive process improvement initiatives, owning the design and implementation of scalable solutions using AI and other automation tools.
- Support external audit by preparing PBC schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and maintaining organized, well-documented workpapers.
- Collaborate actively with team members sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement through scalable process and tooling enhancements.
- Evaluate and champion the adoption of AI and automation tooling to reduce manual effort and improve close quality.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
- 5+ years relevant accounting experience in both public accounting & industry.
- Able to work with a high volume of transactions in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of operational accounting processes (accruals, account reconciliation, month end/year end close).
- Must be able to collaborate and communicate effectively.
- Intermediate Excel skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA (or equivalent) or interest in obtaining CPA.
- Experience working under strict deadlines and ensuring compliance with company policies.
- Must be a fast learner with a strong desire to learn and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Experience with NetSuite.
- Experience supporting external audit.
- Experience with AI tools such as Claude, Gem, Glean.
- Critical thinker, able to implement scalable processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organization skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.