Senior Accountant (CPA)

Location: United States,None,None

At Tempo, we’re on a mission to help teams build better, together. As creators of top-selling Atlassian Marketplace apps, we support more than 29,000 customers, including a third of the Fortune 500 companies, and collaborate with hundreds of Solutions Partners globally. Our solutions enable teams to focus and optimize around their highest priorities by orchestrating creation and delivery.

Since our inception in Iceland in 2009 with our popular time-tracking solution, we’ve expanded our product suite to include resource and capacity planning, project cost tracking, project and program management, and strategic roadmapping. In 2021, Tempo acquired Roadmunk, a roadmapping solution favored by product management teams, and ALM Works, creators of the Structure for Jira suite. In 2023, we further expanded our portfolio by acquiring LiquidPlanner’s capacity planning platform and Old Street Solutions (maker of Custom Charts).

We envision a world where everyone inside an organization works harmoniously on the most impactful opportunities aligned with their mission. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and expand to new ecosystems. Are you ready to unlock the joy of building with us?

About the Job-

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant with a CPA certification and audit experience to join our dynamic finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and supporting audit processes. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has strong technical accounting expertise.

What you’ll do-

• Month-End/Year-End Closing: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded and deadlines are met.

• Audit Support & Coordination: Lead the preparation and coordination of internal and external audits, including liaising with auditors, preparing schedules, and resolving audit findings.

• Compliance & Regulation: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local tax regulations and corporate policies. Assist with tax filings and work with external tax advisors as needed.

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in compliance with GAAP.

• General Ledger Maintenance: Manage the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all entries and account reconciliations.

• Internal Controls: Evaluate, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial reporting accuracy.

• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting functions and propose solutions to enhance efficiency.

• Mentorship & Supervision: Provide guidance and support to junior accountants, reviewing their work and assisting in their professional development.

Who you are-

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA certification required.

• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in audit or public accounting

• Strong understanding of GAAP, audit principles, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite or other ERP systems).

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a corporate accounting environment.

• Experience with foreign entities and multi-entity/currency consolidation

• Knowledge of tax laws and experience working with tax advisors.

• Familiarity with internal control frameworks.

What's In It For You

• Remote Work: Work fr