Senior Accountant

Who we are:

BigID is an innovative tech startup that focuses on solutions for data security, compliance, privacy, and AI data management. We're leading the market in all things data: helping our customers reduce risk, drive business innovation, achieve compliance, build customer trust, make better decisions, and get more value from their data.

We are building a global team passionate about innovation and next-gen technology. BigID has been recognized for:

• BigID Named Hot Company in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the 2024 Global InfoSec Awards
• Citizens JMP Cyber 66 List of Hottest Privately Held Cybersecurity Companies
• CRN 100 list named BIgID as one of the 20 Coolest Identity Access Management And Data Protection Companies Of 2024 (2 years running)
• DUNS 100 Best Tech Companies to Work For in 2024
• Top 3 Big Data and AI Vendors to Watch' in the 2023 BigDATAwire Readers and Editors Choice Awards
• 2024 Inc. 5000 list for the 4th consecutive year!
• Shortlisted for the 2024 AI Awards in the category of Best Use of AI in Cybersecurity

At BigID, our team is the foundation of our success. Join a people-centric culture that is fast-paced and rewarding: you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the most talented people in the industry who value innovation, diversity, integrity, and collaboration.

Who we seek:

We’re looking for a skilled Senior Accountant to supervise general accounting operations and control our financial transactions. Your responsibilities will include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining the general ledger, preparing month-end close procedures, and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of the company's accounting activities, among other tasks.

You possess both excellent analytical skills and an in-depth knowledge of accounting principles to efficiently analyze financial reports and forecasts. You should also have experience in managing accountants and junior analysts.

What you’ll do:

Work closely with the Senior Manager of General Accounting to complete the daily and monthly activities, including:

• Review and manage accounts payable
• Prepare and post inter-company journal entries
• Weekly cash report - consolidate cash in and out for all entities and prepare a summary report for the parent company
• Prepare and update schedules for month-end close activities (prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, amortization, depreciation, etc)
• Participate in year-end close processes
• Create timely and accurate accounting reports and present them to the company's executives and senior management
• Work with financial and accounting managers to optimize the company's accounting systems
• Develop your own recommendations to improve procedures and detect inaccuracies
• Take part in forecasting and financial standards-setting processes
• Participate in the department’s goal-setting activities
• Support and oversee internal and external tax audits, and tax returns
• Support business processes and accounting policies and prepare corresponding documentation
• Ensure that accounting procedures comply with GAAP requirements
• Manage a small team of accountants and junior analysts

What you’ll bring:

• 5+ years experience in general accounting
• Extensive experience with typical accounting procedures
• Good experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Good knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Good practical experience with accounting systems. NetSuite preferred.
• Good knowledge of financial accounting statements and business trends
• Good understanding of MS Office, especially Excel
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with accuracy and attention to detail
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance, or other relevant area
• Certification such as CMA or CPA are advantageous

What’s in it for you?!

Our people are the foundation of our success, and we prioritize offering a wide range of benefits that make our team happier and healthier.

• Equity participation - everyone shares in our success
• Flexible work arrangements - for parents, remote workdays, etc.
• Office perks: Happy Hours
• Knowledge training & career development tracks

Our Values:

We look for people who embody our values - Care, Do, Try & Shine.

**Care* - We care about our customers and each other*

**Do* - We do what it takes to make a positive impact*

**Try* - We try our best and we don’t give up*

**Shine* - We shine and make it our mission to always stand out*

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BigDiversity: We’re committed to creating a culture of inclusion, diversity, and equality – across race, gender, sexuality, disability, and neurodiversity – where innovation and growth thrive, every voice is heard, and everybody belongs. Learn more about us here.

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