The Sr. GL Accountant will responsible for month-end close activities, reconciling general ledger accounts, and participating in special projects within the Accounting team. Responsibilities include making recommendations to improve accounting processes and systems by the utilization of broad accounting and business knowledge to identify accounting issues and opportunities. The Sr. GL Accountant also maintains effective internal controls and ensures accounting activities are GAAP and IFRS compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Manage completion and analysis of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis
• Proficiently operating in the accounting modules of a mid-tier ERP System
• Ensure adequate documentation exists for all journal entries, balance sheet reconciliation's, etc.
• Prepare journal entries and supporting schedules and support for various areas of accounting, including but not limited to Fixed Assets, Intangible Assets, Accruals, Lease accounting and Intercompany transactions.
• Provide support to all monthly/quarterly/annual reporting processes to Parent entity utilizing Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system
• Provide support and participate in the management of the GL monthly close activities and processes
• Assist with reviewing proper account coding of expenses to ensure adherence with Chart of Accounts
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analysis, timely and accurately.
• Prepare and review variance analysis for accounts and reporting as needed for management and HFM Reporting
• Liaise with internal business partners and across various functional group for accruals, internal reporting, and systems management 
• Prepare audit schedules for internal and external auditors as needed and provide support for all audit activities
• Work closely with IT Teams on system issues and support UAT efforts as needed
• Continuously identify and develop solutions for process efficiency improvements to improve operations and productivity
• Provide support to management for special projects
• Escalate issues and recommendations to management as appropriate
• Ad hoc technical accounting research
• Other responsibilities as assigned based on business need.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required
• 5+ years of relevant Month-End SAAS Corporate Accounting experience
• Big 4 accounting experience is desirable
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is desirable
• GAAP knowledge is required and IFRS is desirable
• Must be able to think outside the box, work independently with general supervision, be a team player, and willing to contribute beyond the defined role to meet business needs as circumstances require. Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Must demonstrate strong time management, written, analytical and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Strong attention to detail; excellent reconciliation skills.
• Ability to prioritize effectively, meet deadlines, work with others and follow through to execute all tasks.
• Commitment to customer service with a strong sense of ownership for projects and results.
• Candidate should be self-motivated, be able to work within tight deadlines, and be able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Working knowledge of medium to large Accounting ERP Platforms (Sage Intacct and Hyperion systems experience is a plus)
• Working knowledge of Account Reconciliation tools such as FloQast or Blackline is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP functions, etc.)
• Meticulous attention to detail while maintaining big picture