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Senior Accountant

Remote, United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 6 May 2025

💰 $90,000/yr($85,000/yr – $90,000/yr)

About the role

Senior Accountant Let’s be unstoppable together! At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana. Learn more at www.circana.com. What will you be doing? Circana is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Controllership team at a growing technology company. This is a unique opportunity to help shape accounting processes during a time of transformation. You’ll play a key role in accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP, while maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is motivated to drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Key Areas of Focus These are the core priorities you'll own and influence in this role:

Accurate Financial Reporting: Deliver timely, complete, and accurate financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
Process Improvement: Identify and lead initiatives to improve accounting processes, especially related to international entities, cash, and financial instruments.
Internal Controls & Compliance: Ensure strong internal control practices and adherence to accounting policies.
Automation & Standardization: Implement efficient, scalable processes by optimizing automation and standardizing operations across teams and regions.
Insightful Analysis: Translate financial data into actionable insights through analysis and storytelling for leadership.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with key teams such as FP&A, Payroll, Tax, and Treasury to ensure accounting alignment and share best practices.

Job Responsibilities

These are the key tasks and deliverables you'll be responsible for:
- Lead the monthly financial close process for assigned areas, ensuring deadlines are met with accuracy.
- Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Manage the daily accounting for cash and financial instruments, including valuation, classification, and compliance with accounting treatment.
- Perform accounting for international entities within the Americas region.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to apply proper U.S. GAAP accounting treatment and provide guidance where needed.
- Conduct and document accounting research, creating technical memos as needed.
- Analyze the balance sheet and income statement, investigating significant or unusual variances and presenting findings to leadership.
- Complete and support balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate documentation.
- Maintain and document accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Assist with the annual financial statement audit, partnering closely with external auditors.
- Contribute to special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned.
- Proactively look for opportunities to harmonize processes and eliminate inefficiencies across teams or regions.

Experience and Qualifications

4–6 years of financial accounting experience, preferably in the technology or services industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university.
CPA certification required.
Experience working at a Big Four accounting firm is preferred.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
Proven experience in leading or improving accounting processes.

Skills & Compentencies

Organized and detail-oriented, with strong prioritization and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication—able to explain complex accounting concepts in plain language.
A team player who thrives in a collabo