Sr. GL Accountant (Remote)

Mitek Systems; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior GL Accountant to enhance financial processes and ensure compliance with accounting standards. This role involves conducting month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, and maintaining effective relationships with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on their financial operations and contribute to their continued success.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Accounting.
• Understanding of SOX practices and US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Conduct month-end close activities and reconcile bank accounts.
• Prepare journal entries for various asset and liability accounts.
• Review and improve accounting processes with management.

Skills

Accounting Principles

GAAP

Microsoft Excel

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

FloQast

Job description

The Senior GL Accountant will be responsible for items such as daily, weekly and month-end duties, as well as business-related activities, including vendor payment application, cash and other balance sheet accounts analysis. This individual will be involved in developing and improving business processes. The Senior GL Accountant must understand accounting principles and procedures and apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) to various categories of assets and liabilities.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Conduct month-end close activities, including journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile various bank accounts, journal entries, and account analysis.
• Prepare journal entries for investments, debt, intangible assets, cash accounts, prepaids and other current assets or liabilities and department allocations.
• Prepare SEC footnotes and schedules for investments and intangible assets.
• Complete monthly SOX controls and provide support to internal auditors as needed.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external departments.
• Ensure that accounting needs are completed within required timelines.
• Review accounting processes and procedures, make recommendations, and implement improvements with management.

Who You Are (Soft Skills)

• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic.
• Self-motivated, proactive team player capable of working independently and efficiently managing time and priorities.

What You Need (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities typically associated with 5+ years of professional experience in Accounting.
• Experience working with NetSuite or other similar ERP.
• General understanding of SOX practice paired with demonstrated experience executing against.
• Experience at a publicly traded company.
• Knowledge of general accepted accounting principles (US GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office.

What Would Be Nice (Preferred Qualifications)

• CPA.
• Global experience.
• FloQast or other close management software experience.
• Experience contributing to SEC filings.