Semrush

Senior Accountant, US Accounting Team

Semrush

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: BostonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $130,000 per year

Job Level

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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)