Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Quickbase helps organizations build flexible applications and better ways to run their operations. The Senior General Ledger Accountant will support general ledger accounting, monthly close activities, operational accounting areas, finance systems, audits, and process improvements while partnering with teams across Accounting, Finance, and the broader organization.
Responsibilities
- Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, allocations, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Oversee or support assigned general ledger and operational accounting areas, which may include cash, fixed assets, payroll, accounts payable, employee expenses, tax-related activity, and intercompany accounting
- Develop a strong understanding of the procure-to-pay process and help oversee accounting activities and controls associated with Quickbase's internal P2P application
- Participate in finance system implementations and enhancements, including testing, issue resolution, documentation, and process design
- Oversee or support the Navan travel and expense reimbursement process and help resolve employee expense issues
- Review cash reconciliations, investigate reconciling items, and assist with reporting on the company's cash position
- Support fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, transfers, depreciation, and related reconciliations
- Prepare payroll-related entries, accruals, and reconciliations and investigate accounting differences as needed
- Partner with FP&A and other stakeholders during the close to ensure transactions are complete, properly classified, and recorded in the appropriate period
- Support accounting for new and existing entities, including reviewing work performed by external service providers and assisting with intercompany entries and reconciliations
- Assist with tax-related accounting activities, payment coordination, and supporting schedules
- Support international accounting activities, including working with foreign entities, external service providers, and related reporting requirements
- Serve as a backup for other senior members of the Accounting team, providing coverage and continuity for key accounting processes as needed
- Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate manual accounting activities, using data-analysis and AI-enabled tools where appropriate
- Support audits, system projects, and other accounting initiatives, and provide backup support across Accounting and Finance processes as needed
- Take on additional responsibilities as the business, systems environment, and Accounting organization continue to evolve
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Four or more years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on general ledger and month-end close responsibilities
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
- Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
- Experience working with ERP and financial systems
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to analyze detailed financial data
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to independently investigate accounting and system issues
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with Accounting, FP&A, Procurement, Payroll, Tax, and other business partners
- Experience using NetSuite, including familiarity with fixed asset functionality
- Experience in a technology, software, SaaS, or other fast-paced business environment
- Familiarity with procure-to-pay and travel and expense processes
- Experience with multi-entity and intercompany accounting
Benefits
- This role is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.
- Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental and vision coverage.
- You may also contribute to our 401(k) plan that includes a company match.
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