Senior Accountant

WatchGuard Technologies; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance program

Dependent Care HSA match

Adoption assistance

Fertility care support

Backup care for family and pets

Employee resource groups

Employee referral program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

WatchGuard Technologies, a global network security leader, seeks an experienced accountant to support the general ledger and month-end close. You will ensure GAAP compliance, develop policies, and contribute to the monthly closing process while coordinating with international teams.

The role reports to the Corporate Controller and requires strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and effective communication across all levels of the company. CPA and public accounting background are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with equivalent responsibilities.
• Strong general accounting background, experience with month-end close, and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Team-oriented self-starter with good problem-solving skills and ability to interact positively with all levels of the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end closing of the general ledger, including preparation and recording of journal entries and review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure estimates, accruals, prepayments, reserves, and provisions are calculated and supported with appropriate basis or backup in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review trial balance and financial statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Ownership of fixed assets accounting.
• Research accounting guidance and provide recommendation on accounting treatment and application.
• Update consolidated general ledger for overseas operations.
• Review financial reports produced by international bookkeepers and assist in reclaiming VAT, GST, etc.

Skills

Excel

CPA

US GAAP

Journal entries

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Position

The WatchGuard accounting team is primarily based in Seattle, WA with numerous accountants around the world supporting international operations. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for various aspects of the general ledger, including company compliance with GAAP, policy development, and the monthly closing process.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in month‑end closing of the general ledger, including preparation and recording of journal entries and review of balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Ensure estimates, accruals, prepayments, reserves, and provisions are calculated and supported with appropriate basis or backup in accordance with US GAAP.
• Review trial balance and financial statements for completeness and accuracy.
• Ownership of fixed assets accounting.
• Research accounting guidance and provide recommendation on accounting treatment and application.
• Update consolidated general ledger for overseas operations.
• Review financial reports produced by international bookkeepers and assist in reclaiming VAT, GST, etc.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA and public accounting experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience with equivalent responsibilities.
• Strong general accounting background, experience with month‑end close, and knowledge of US GAAP.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Team‑oriented self‑starter with good problem‑solving skills and ability to interact positively with all levels of the company.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly detail‑oriented with excellent time management, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Compensation

The base salary range is $90,000–$110,000 per year for full‑time employment, exclusive of benefits. Your base salary will be determined by your individual skills, education, and experience. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical in order to allow for future salary growth.

U.S. Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Healthcare HSA and HSA with employer contribution.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 10 days paid annual leave.
• 9 days paid sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• 401(k) with employer match.

Other Perks

• Education assistance program.
• Dependent Care HSA match.
• Adoption assistance.
• Fertility care support.
• Backup care for family and pets.
• A growing network of employee resource groups.
• Employee referral program.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Why Work for WatchGuard?

WatchGuard is a global leader in network security and intelligence, advanced endpoint protection, multi‑factor authentication, and secure Wi‑Fi. Our award‑winning products and services are trusted worldwide by more than 18,000 security resellers and service providers to protect over 250,000 customers. WatchGuard’s technology keeps customers ahead of increasingly sophisticated hackers and has fueled record revenues. Our company culture focuses on customers and employees, embodied by Core Values: Accountability, Community, Belonging, Action, Innovation, and Customer‑Centric.

Equal Employment Opportunity

WatchGuard provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified employees, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our equal employment opportunity policy focuses on talent, hard work, contributions, and results. WatchGuard participates in E‑verify and is committed to a diverse workforce.

WatchGuard is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. Please let us know if you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability.

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