General Ledger Accounting

The General Ledger Accounting team are responsible for providing timely and accurate month end close financials, that are GAAP compliant.

Responsibilities

Ensure an accurate and timely month end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets and various other accounts
Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
Assist and or reconcile bank statements as needed
Ensure proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with GAAP
Assist in project implementation of new procedures to enhance the workflow of the department
Ensure compliance of internal controls as related to SOX
Assist in quarterly reviews and annual audit with external auditors
Support overall department goals and objectives
Provide backup support to the accounts payable team as needed
Provide backup support to the reporting, FPA, and operations as needed
Assist with ad-hoc projects and management inquiries

Requirements

Working knowledge of GAAP principles and financial statements
Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve on time accurate results
Must have experience with a large ERP system, Netsuite is a plus
Proficient with excel and google sheets
Software Company Experience preferred
International experience preferred.
Detail-oriented, self-directed and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.
Ability to use GitLab

Levels

Associate General Ledger Accountant (Junior)

The Associate General Ledger Accountant reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Job Grade

The Associate Accountant is a grade 5.

Associate General Ledger Accountant Responsibilities

Assist with accurate and timely month end close by preparing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets payroll, and other various accounts.
Assit with proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with GAAP
Posting and processing journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
Assist with compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable.
Assist with reviewing of cash, expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Reconciles assigned balance sheet accounts monthly
Work with and support the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements.
Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
Assist with other accounting projects

Associate General Ledger Accountant Requirements

1-3 years public accounting experience
Preferrably have or be working towards a CPA
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Docs and Sheets
Experience working with international subsidiaries, including statutory reporting requirements, strongly preferred
Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability 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.
Ability to use GitLab

General Ledger Accountant (Intermediate)

The General Ledger Accountant (Intermediate) reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Job Grade

The Intermediate Accountant is a grade 6.

General Ledger Accountant (Intermediate) Responsibilities

Extends the Associate General Ledger Accountant responsibilities
Ensure proper accounting policies and principles are followed in accordance with GAAP
Understand how to perform a flux analysis for month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity.
Understand the activity for 2 of the 5 areas of the company organization (Marketing, G&A, R&D, Sales, COS) and the related month end accounting processes.
Ensure compliance of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable.
Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
Provide account detail and support and explain variances to internal stakeholders.
Work with and support the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements
Support overall department goals and objectives.
Work with operations and other areas to ensure accruals are properly captured
Assist with other accounting projects
This position reports to the Accounting Manager.

General Ledger Accountant (Intermediate) Requirements

Extends the Associate General Ledger Accountant requirements
3-5 years public accounting experience
Have or actively pursuing CPA

Senior General Ledger Accountant

The Senior General Ledger Accountant reports to the Manager, Accounting.

Job Grade

The Senior Accountant is a grade 7.

Senior General Ledger Accountant Responsibilities

Extends the General Ledger Accountant (Intermediate) responsibilities
Perform flux analysis for month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity on balance sheet accounts assigned
Train associate/general ledger accountants and other staff by answering questions and reviewing their work on basic questions
Proficient with accruals and understanding their impact and can assist others.
Assist with monitoring the need for business process improvements and assist with the design processes, procedures, and reporting enhancements to improve financial and operational processes.
Support the design and implementation of new policies and procedures related to audit requirements and business activities.
Play a vital part in the company’s financial management which includes account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
Part of the development and implementation of systems related to the accounting team.
Work with and support the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements.
Producing error-free accounting reports and present their results
Help update the Controller’s package that will be presented to the CFO
Analyzing financial information and summarizing financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency of systems or processes
Support overall department goals and objectives.

Senior General Ledger Accountant Requirements

Extends the Associate General Ledger Accountant requirements
5-7 years public accounting experience
Have or actively pursuing CPA

Senior General Ledger Accountant, Team Lead

The Senior General Ledger Accountant, Team Lead reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Job Grade

The Lead General Ledger Accountant, Accounting is a grade 7.

Senior General Ledger Accountant, Team Lead Responsibilities

Leads meetings on their topic area, topics such as payroll, AP, cash or commissions
Guides the general accounting activities for their assigned areas, including recording company transactions, reviewing transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Play a vital part in the company’s financial management which includes account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties, including Senior Manager of Accounting, Director of Accounting, and VP Controller
Help manage a timely and accurate month end close by reviewing various journal entries and account reconciliations for various accounts.
Key participant in process improvement initiatives in Financial Close, Commissions Accounting and Director’s Bonus
Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial information and ensuring that information adheres to GAAP and internal company policies
Prepare flux analysis for the month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to update key controls as necessary
Monitor the need for business process improvements and assist with the design processes, procedures, and reporting enhancements to improve financial and operational processes.
Part of the development and implementation of systems related to the accounting team.
Point person for audit requests from internal and external auditors for assigned areas as needed
Can cover for manager during PTO or other absences as needed
Supports development of the team through coaching and mentorship of GL Accountants as needed

Lead General Ledger Accountant, Accounting Requirements

6-8 years experience with 2-3 years in public accounting Have or actively pursuing CPA

Manager, Accounting

The Manager, Accounting reports to the Senior Manager, Accounting.

Job Grade

The Manager, Accounting is a grade 8.

Manager, Accounting Responsibilities

Leads meetings on their topic area, topics such as payroll, AP, cash or commissions
Guides the teams’ general accounting activities, including recording company transactions, reviewing transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Train other team members and other staff by answering questions and reviewing their work on technical questions and technical reconciliations.
Responsibilities include closing the books under generally accepted accounting principles, performing accounting research, preparing/reviewing SEC financial reporting, developing audit procedures and controls
Play a vital part in the company’s financial management which includes account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties, including CFO, CAO and Controller
Help manage a timely and accurate month end close by reviewing various journal entries and account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals, inter-company, fixed assets payroll, financial statement consolidation process (including foreign currency re-measurement, translation and allocations, etc) and other various accounts.
Lead process improvement initiatives in Financial Close, Consolidation and Reporting areas and provide recommendations based on Financial Close & Consolidations leading practices
Responsible for the timely and accurate preparation and reporting of financial information and ensuring that information adheres to GAAP and internal company policies
Review and/or prepare flux analysis for the month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity.
Collect business requirements and apply financial concepts to translate them into solution design and proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to update key controls as necessary
Implements new accounting policies and ensures those policies are communicated to team as well as the business
Monitor the need for business process improvements and assist with the design processes, procedures, and reporting enhancements to improve financial and operational processes.
Support the design and implementation of new policies and procedures related to audit requirements and business activities.
Part of the development and implementation of systems related to the accounting team.
Guides and partners with cross-functional teams to develop and implement approved changes
Prepares and/or reviews reports supporting internal and external audits
Mentors, guides, and develops employees through orientation, training, establishment of goals, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; Strengthens morale and motivation
Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly Controllers slide deck
Leads the works with internal and external audit as needed

Manager, Accounting Requirements

8-9 years experience with 2-3 years in public accounting
Have or actively pursuing CPA

Senior Manager, General Ledger Accounting

Senior, General Ledger Accounting Responsibilities

Extends the Manager, Accounting responsibilities
Responsible for and drive a timely and accurate month end close by approving various journal entries and account reconciliations the financial statements and sign off on the accuracy of the Statement of Income and Statement of Balance Sheet and Statement of Cash Flows.
Approve the flux analysis for month end that summarizes and tells the “story” of the activity.
Reviews GL teams work on the Controlles Reprt
Drive the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures to establish best practices.
Mentor and provide career advise to the areas responsible for.
Subject matter expert on all phases of the close process which includes accruals, close and reconciliation process, that will entail payroll, general ledger and accounts payable areas.
Be the Business partner from the accounting to the organizations outside the finance/accounting arena. (Marketing, G&A, R&D, Sales, COS areas).
Responsible for compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable, and work with IA to own key controls as neccessary
Responsible for business process improvements and drive the design processes, procedures, and reporting enhancements to improve financial and operational processes.
Drive the design and implementation of new policies and procedures related to audit requirements and business activities.
Play a key part in the company’s financial management which includes all areas of the financial close and actual financial statements
Key role in driving the development and implementation of systems related to the accounting team.
Key partner within the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements.
Establish and drive overall department goals and objectives.
Drive error-free accounting reports and present their results
Sign off on the financial information and summarizing financial status
Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending

Director, General Ledger Accounting Requirements

Extends the Manager, Accounting Requirements
10 plus years experience with 4 plus years in public accounting experience

Performance Indicators

Career Ladder

The next step in the General Ledger Accounting job family is to move to the Controller job family.

Hiring Process

Candidates for this position can expect the hiring process to follow the order below. Please keep in mind that candidates can be declined from the position at any stage of the process. To learn more about someone who may be conducting the interview, find their job title on our team page.

Qualified candidates will be invited to schedule a 30 minute screening call with one of our Global Recruiters.
Next, candidate will have a 30 minute interview with the Hiring Manager,
Next, candidates will have separate 30 minute interview with 2 or 3 peers,
Finally, candidates will have a 30 minute interview with a member of the Executive team or the next level manager.

See more details about our interview process here.

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