Accounts Receivable Accountant

GitLab; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Accountant to support their financial operations. This role involves managing monthly close processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards, and collaborating with various teams for system improvements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical skills, and experience with billing systems. Join a dynamic team that values flexibility and growth, and contribute to a mission-driven organization that embraces technology to enhance productivity and collaboration.

Benefits

Flexible Paid Time Off

Equity Compensation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Growth and Development Fund

Parental leave

Home office support

Health and well-being benefits

Qualifications

• 3 years of US GAAP public company experience required.
• Experience with SaaS/Tech is a plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close process including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Serve as primary liaison for Billing and AR during audits.
• Partner with Quote-to-Cash team for process improvements.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS

Accounting

Reconciliation

Analytical Skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Zuora Billing

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

Netsuite

ERP tools (Oracle, SAP, Workday)

Job description

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GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise, and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.

An Overview Of This Role

As an AR Accountant at GitLab, reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process including making journal entries, cash and bank reconciliations, and preparing and analyzing balance sheet and P&L accounts. The preferred location for this role is Ireland.

What You’ll Do

• As an expert in US GAAP and IFRS standards, you will be tasked with operational accounting and reporting, including detailed analysis, reconciliation, and reporting of all general ledger accounts.
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for Billing and Accounts Receivable.
• Serve as the primary liaison and point of contact for Billing and AR during external audit procedures.
• Partner with the Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) team for system and process improvement projects.
• Provide insight and input on accounting impacts of system and process changes to Zuora Billing.
• Reconcile and analyze AR sub-ledger accounts to the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Establish effective and automated processes for AR reporting and analytics.
• Support the design and implementation of new policies and procedures related to audit requirements and business activities.
• Work with and support the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

What You’ll Bring

• 3 years US GAAP public company experience is required; prior experience in SaaS/Tech is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is a plus but not required.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP with IFRS knowledge beneficial.
• Experience with Zuora Billing or similar billing systems highly desirable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Docs and Sheets.
• Experience working with Netsuite preferred or other ERP tools such as Oracle, SAP, and Workday.
• Experience working with international subsidiaries and multi-currency transactions.
• Flexible to meet changing priorities and able to prioritize workload to achieve on-time, accurate results.
• Detail-oriented, self-directed, and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision.
• You share our values and work in accordance with those values.

How GitLab Will Support You

• Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being.
• All remote, asynchronous work environment.
• Flexible Paid Time Off.
• Team Member Resource Groups.
• Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Growth and Development Fund.
• Parental leave.
• Home office support.

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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