Position Overview

The Senior GL Accountant will play a critical role in managing the general ledger and maintaining the company’s accounting system (e.g., Workday). This role will own core GL activities including accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense review. The Senior GL Accountant will be a key contributor to month-end close, GAAP compliance, and ongoing process improvements and system optimization. This position reports to the Senior Manager, GL & Corporate Accounting.

High Growth SaaS Business

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Accounting System Ownership

• Serve as a primary owner and subject-matter expert for the accounting system (e.g., Workday).
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting configurations.
• Partner with Finance Systems, IT, and external vendors to support system enhancements, automation, and upgrades.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies through system optimization and automation.

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support and execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.
• Support internal and external audit requests related to GL and corporate accounting.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, HR, Payroll, Operations, and FP&A teams to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Support ad hoc accounting projects, analyses, and special initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or other accounting certification preferred.

Experience

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a SaaS, technology, or high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting best practices.
• Hands-on experience with general ledger accounting, cash reconciliations, payroll accounting, accruals, prepaid expenses, and expense analysis.
• Experience owning or administering an ERP/accounting system such as Workday, SAP, or similar.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems. Workday experience preferred. Strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements and automation.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.