Sr. Accountant

Viant; Irvine, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid health insurance

Paid parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Viant is seeking a Sr. Accountant in Irvine, CA to join a fast-growing digital advertising technology company.

This role will be heavily involved in the financial close process, analyzing large data sets, supporting management, coordinating monthly close, audits, and process improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 3+ years of accounting experience, CPA preferred, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills including Power Query.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field.
• 3+ years accounting experience.
• CPA preferred (in process or active).
• Solid knowledge of accounting and GAAP.
• Big 4/regional firm audit/assurance experience preferred or a mix of public and private experience.
• Excel with advanced functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, Power Query).
• ERP experience, NetSuite preferred or similar.
• Analytical ability to develop improvements or recommendations.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own parts of the monthly close process and deadlines.
• Prepare financial statement flux analysis for assigned areas.
• Coordinate with GL staff, finance, and accounting personnel.
• Research accounting pronouncements as directed.
• Prepare support for external auditors.
• Prepare journal entries requiring senior accountant skills.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls with Accounting Managers.
• Collaborate on ERP integrations, process improvements, and data integrity.
• Use Excel and Power Query to analyze large datasets.
• Work with operations to streamline accounting processes.
• Assist with special projects.

Skills

Excel

GAAP

Data analysis

Journal entries

Audit support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

Viant is looking for a Sr. Accountant. This role is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team at a leading and growing digital advertising technology company operating in a fast-paced industry. This role would be heavily involved in certain aspects of the financial close improvement process involving large data sets. This role will support Accounting Management with certain aspects of the financial close process and collaborate daily with other general ledger team members to strategize and tackle the coordination of the monthly financial close, internal and external audit requests, process improvement projects, and other various internal reporting and ad hoc requests as needed.

THE DAY-TO-DAY

• Accountable for certain aspects of the monthly financial close process and corresponding deadlines
• Prepare and perform financial statement flux analysis for assigned areas
• Coordinate and collaborate efficiently with other general ledger staff, finance, and other accounting personnel
• Leverage and research accounting pronouncements, as directed
• Prepare support for external auditors
• Preparation of journal entries for accounting matters that require a senior accountant level skillset
• Prepare accurate and quality balance sheet reconciliations monthly
• Works closely with the Accounting Managers to maintain appropriate internal controls over certain aspects of accounting transaction processing and reporting, as directed
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams on ERP system integrations, process improvements, and data integrity initiatives
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and Power Query to manipulate and analyze large datasets efficiently
• Work cross-functionally with other teams such as operations to streamline accounting processes, as directed
• Assist with special projects, as needed

GREAT TO HAVE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years relevant Accounting experience
• CPA preferred (In process or Active)
• Solid knowledge of accounting and GAAP
• Big 4/regional firm audit/assurance experience preferred or a mix of public and private experience
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions (e.g., XLOOKUP, Power Query or PowerPivots)
• Prior involvement in ERP implementation (NetSuite preferred), optimization, or system conversion projects preferred
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Strong attention to detail and high-level of accuracy
• Able to handle extremely sensitive information requiring the utmost discretion and confidentiality
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational skills

LIFE AT VIANT

Investing in our employee’s professional growth is important to us, but so is investing in their well-being. That’s why Viant was voted one of the best places to work and some of our favorite employee benefits include fully paid health insurance, paid parental leave and unlimited PTO and more.

Base compensation range: $95,000 - $105,000

In accordance with California law, the range provided is Viant’s reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. Final title and compensation for the position will be based on several factors including work experience and education.

About Viant

Viant Technology (NASDAQ: DSP) is an exclusively buy-side, AI-powered advertising platform purpose-built for CTV. Viant uniquely combines proprietary content intelligence, household-level identity resolution, and person-level attention signals to connect advertisers with real customers and drive measurable outcomes across the open internet. Through its award-winning AI solutions, Viant is building the future of autonomous advertising, where AI doesn't just assist the campaign, it delivers real results. Learn more at viantinc.com.

Viant is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. Viant prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Viant also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

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