
Senior Accountant, US Accounting Team
Semrush
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Boston • United States
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Salary
💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Prepare journal entries, reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts to ensure transactions are processed and reported in the company’s financial system in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
- Assist with process and system improvement activities including implementation of new systems and AI automation.
- Perform flux analysis on the financials monthly to explain material movements in account balances.
- Coordinate with the FP&A team to ensure all expenses are booked and/or allocated to the proper cost center.
- Help document and maintain accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls.
- Prepare quarterly and annual audit schedules and sox controls.
- Participate in special projects, analysis and ad-hoc tasks as required by management.
- Mentor and support junior team members.
- Implement close process updates related to acquisition
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- 4+ years of progressive and relevant professional work experience.
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and financial reporting requirements.
- Highly refined written and verbal communication skills.
- Professional experience within a Big Four public accounting firm is a strong plus.
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
- Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and strategic-thinking abilities with a focus on forward-looking results.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proven ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Exceptional time-management and organizational capabilities with experience meeting rigorous deadlines.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the expert use of functions such as VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- Low cost medical, dental, and vision plans
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
- Dependent Care Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Saving Account
- Short-term and long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- 401(k) plan
- Paid parental leave
- Relief Fund
- Travel coverage
- Corporate events
- Teambuilding
- Snacks, drinks at the office
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Hard Skills & Tools
journal entriesgeneral ledger reconciliationflux analysisfinancial reportingU.S. GAAPSarbanes-OxleyAI automationaccounting proceduresaudit schedulesclose process updates
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingstrategic thinkinginterpersonal skillscollaborationtime managementorganizational skillsmentoring
Certifications
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)