Senior Accountant

alarmcom; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Close team. This role focuses on the end-to-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activities across the international subsidiaries of our growing SaaS business.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting with 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and proficiency in Excel and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and the close process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to work effectively under deadlines and in a fast-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries including cash, payroll, leases, and accruals.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules to meet close timelines.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense schedules, including monthly amortization entries.
• Assist foreign currency translation and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support consolidation activities for international entities and multi-entity close.
• Support monthly Flash reporting and quarterly flux analysis.
• Assist with audits and board reporting materials.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Adaptability

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Accountant - Corporate Close

About Us

We are a high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, delivering connected solutions that transform how people interact with their environments. Over the past several years, we've experienced steady, healthy growth and built a high-performing accounting team that plays a key role in sustaining our success.

Key Responsibilities

Close Execution

• Prepare journal entries including cash, payroll, leases, and accruals.
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules to meet close timelines.
• Prepare and maintain prepaid expense schedules, including monthly amortization entries and related account reconciliations.
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of assigned reconciliations each period.
• Support adherence to close calendars and quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve reconciling items and variances on a timely basis.
• Prepare recurring and standard non-recurring journal entries for the parent company and its subsidiaries.
• Work with other departments to obtain the information needed to prepare monthly and quarterly accruals.

International Accounting

• Support foreign entity accounting and foreign subsidiary month-end close.
• Assist with foreign currency (FX) translation and related reconciliations.
• Prepare and review international subsidiary intercompany reconciliations and support intercompany settlements.
• Support consolidation activities for international entities.

Inventory, Fixed Assets & Equity

• Support inventory accounting, including cost of goods sold calculations and inventory reserve analysis.
• Travel semi-annually for physical inventory counts and to meet with stakeholders.
• Maintain the fixed asset subledger, including additions, depreciation, disposals, and construction in progress transfers.
• Prepare stock-based compensation entries under ASC 718 and related equity account reconciliations.

Reporting & Controls Support

• Support monthly Flash reporting and quarterly flux analysis.
• Assist with controls activities, including reconciliation and journal entry documentation.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects and process improvements as assigned.
• Assist with internal and external audits, including preparation of necessary work papers and documentation.
• Support quarterly board deck and audit committee reporting materials.
• Support cross-functional business partners, including Supply Chain, FP&A, HR, Legal, AP, Tax, and Payroll.
• Review the work of staff accountants and provide guidance on technical and process questions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and the financial close process
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with reporting deadlines and demonstrated ability to support closes on a regular schedule
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while knowing when to escal... manager
• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and manage time efficiently
• Professional verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA eligible
• Public accounting and corporate accounting experience
• Prior work in SaaS or subscription/technology industries
• Experience in a SOX-compliant environment
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting, fixed assets, or stock-based compensation
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and intercompany eliminations
• Interest in learning automation and Artificial Intelligence tools

Core Competencies

• Attention to Detail - Precision and accuracy in reconciliations and reporting.
• Analytical Thinking - Ability to investigate variances and resolve reconciling items.
• Collaboration - Works effectively with the close team and cross-functional partners.
• Adaptability - Thrives in a fast-changing, high-growth enviro