Accountant, Corporate Accounting

Primary Responsibilities:

The Accountant, Corporate Accounting will be responsible for a combination of corporate and operational accounting with a primary focus on accounting for Internally Developed Software (IDSW).  This position will work closely with the Global Technology Finance team and will be responsible for the month-end close cycle for accounting and reporting activities for other IT related charges/activities such as cloud platform usage, telephony, wireless, security, and other IT cost allocations. The list of individual duties below is not all inclusive and may vary depending on the candidate’s and team’s skillsets and interests. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile monthly journal entries and account reconciliations for areas listed above
• Be a team member on monthly close activities and ensure all deadlines are met 
• Provide support and assistance to internal and external auditors as requested for areas of responsibility
• Assist in maintaining the documentation of key internal controls, processes, and procedures
• Thorough understanding of IDSW process narrative and internal controls  
• Facilitate the Company’s accounting for Internally Developed Software (IDSW) by reviewing projects for capitalization eligibility based on US GAAP and ensuring projects are placed into service when ready for use
• Support in the monthly process of accounting for monthly cloud charges and capitalization of eligible cloud costs in accordance with applicable guidelines  
• Support the coordination of outsourced accounting provider(s) to ensure accounting is accurate and timely for certain international subsidiaries
• Establish strong working relationships with the Company’s technology team and external auditors
• Create ideas and solutions for process improvements
• Other tasks or projects as directed by management 

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of academic and professional excellence
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA certification is a plus)
• 1 to 3 years of related professional experience
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with Microsoft DAX and/or OneStream a plus
• Knowledge of IT concepts and terminology plus
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule.  As certain regions are international, conference calls and emails are sometimes expected to occur outside of normal US business hours (this expectation comes with flexibility during normal US business hours)

Other Characteristics:

• Exceptional problem-solving and analytical skills, time management, organized, and results oriented
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and routinely performs careful self-review of their own work to ensure accuracy and completeness
• A self-directed individual with a strong ability to manage ambiguity and who adapts readily and easily to changes in priorities and business conditions
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and see them through to completion
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills
• Professional demeanor and personal integrity beyond reproach
• Ability to meet deadlines and deliver expected results consistently
• Ability to meet the demands of a rapidly growing, fast paced, complex and entrepreneurial environment
• Strong relationship building skills and ability to develop trust between the accounting group and the operational and other finance areas of the Company
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel within the organization, including key personnel within our international regions