Alphasense Senior Accountant at AlphaSense responsible for key areas of the monthly close including COGS, cost allocations, and accruals. The role supports financial analysis and reporting in a growth-stage, pre-IPO tech company.
Responsibilities
The Senior Accountant will own key areas of the monthly close including COGS, cost allocations, and various accruals. You will work as part of a growing team at a well-funded growth-stage, pre-IPO tech company with significant opportunities for rapid career advancement.
Ensure timely and accurate income statement recognition in accordance with US GAAP
Own key areas of the monthly COGS close, including cost allocations and related accruals
Prepare monthly accruals and reversals for content, technology, and other vendor costs
Maintain COGS summary analysis for manager review
Prepare intercompany entries and reclasses across multiple entities
Reconcile accrued expense and payable accounts, and prepare flux explanations for the monthly close review
Prepare journal entries in conformity with established procedures
Prepare and review analysis of various balance sheet and P&L accounts
Prepare month end journal entries and support the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate monthly reconciliation of accounts for the various entities under the AlphaSense umbrella
Liaise closely with internal departments to ensure all monthly transactions are properly booked
Understand internal control design concepts sufficient to assess the effectiveness of controls in their area and to design new processes and controls for emerging and growing business activities
Qualification
3-5+ years of accounting experienceAdvanced excel skills requiredWorking knowledge of US GAAP
Required
3-5+ years of accounting experience, preferably at a SaaS or technology company
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience with a Big 4 or public accounting firm preferred
A self starter who can operate independently and manage multiple deadlines during a fast-paced month end close process
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to partner with FP&A and other stakeholders
Advanced excel skills required
Working knowledge of US GAAP, including accrual accounting, multi-entity, and intercompany accounting
Exposure to usage-based or technology vendor costs a plus
Hands on experience with NetSuite and FloQast or similar ERP and close management tool preferred
Preferred
Experience with a Big 4 or public accounting firm
Exposure to usage-based or technology vendor costs
Hands on experience with NetSuite and FloQast or similar ERP and close management tool