
Senior Accountant
ActiveCampaign
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $84,400 - $116,050 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Understand the company's business and assist in accounting functions to support accurate and timely financial reporting, optimize processes, and communicate policies across the organization.
- Drive and support the month-end close process, including preparing relevant journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and account analysis on period-over-period account fluctuations.
- Support internal reporting needs to key stakeholders throughout the organization, including month-end variance analysis and other financial insights.
- Perform review and analysis of complex revenue contracts under ASC 606 and apply revenue recognition policies.
- Work collaboratively with FP&A and financial reporting and others within the organization to assist in understanding our accounting policies as well as help provide guidance on trends, variances, and forecast methodology.
- Participate in various accounting and billing system projects to promote more timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Collaborate with other departments, including sales, legal, engineering, and product, to support projects and business process improvements.
- Leverage AI to streamline internal processes and develop new insights for the business.
- Contribute to international audits, accounting research, and special projects as needed, acting as a key contributor to ensure project milestones are met.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required, CPA or progress towards CPA preferred
- 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFs) and Google Sheets. Ability to analyze and adapt to new sources of data
- Experience with NetSuite & Floqast a plus
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with employees at all levels of the organization and manage relationships with external parties
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements in reporting and to manage multiple projects that promote system improvements and efficiencies
- Possesses determination and perseverance; ability to find more efficient ways to complete responsibilities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Prior experience with NetSuite or other comparable ERP systems preferred
- Saas or technology industry experience preferred
- Public accounting experience a plus
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Top-tier benefits package that includes a fully-covered High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), complimentary access to telehealth services, and a free subscription to Calm.
- Growth & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning, professional development programs, and career growth opportunities in a fast-growing organization.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Recharge and take the time you need to maintain work-life balance with open PTO.
- Total Rewards: Generous 401(k) matching with immediate vesting, quarterly perks with commuter and lunch benefits for hub based employees or a stipend for remote workers, and a four-week paid sabbatical with bonus after five years.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside brilliant, passionate colleagues in an environment that values innovation, teamwork, and mutual support.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accountingfinancial reportingjournal entriesbalance sheet account reconciliationsASC 606revenue recognitionvariance analysisdata analysisprocess improvementsproject management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem solvingattention to detaileffective communicationrelationship managementdeterminationperseveranceadaptabilitycollaborationtime management
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPAprogress towards CPA