Sr. Accountant 

Location: Chicago, IL/Hybrid (Mostly Remote)

Travel: Willingness and ability to travel is an essential function of all jobs at the company unless otherwise advised by your manager or Human Resources at the time of hire or promotion. Approximately up to 5%
Employment: Full time/ Exempt

 
Serrala is a global player in the financial software industry with nearly four decades of experience in empowering businesses to optimize their financial operations. Our core strength lies in our solutions that are designed to make financial processes easier, more efficient, and smarter.  
With a substantial client base of over 2,500 clients in over 70 countries worldwide, we have earned the trust of a diverse global community that trusts our innovation. 
If you're curious to dive deeper and explore the work we do, we encourage you to take the next step by applying for a position with us! 

  
About the role: 

Reporting to the Director of Accounting in North America. The Senior Accountant is responsible for assuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles in support of Serrala in North America. Support timely monthly and year-end financial close, including assigned journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, accrual schedules, and overall maintenance of all operational management accounts. Maintain Intercompany reconciliations and procedures with multiple business units. Review company performance and provide variance analysis to management.  Prepare & update records & reports for outside reporting including taxes, government agencies, and audit  If you possess a commitment to precision, a discerning eye for detail, and a dedication to financial probity, this position offers a substantive platform to contribute significantly to the financial architecture of our organization. We invite qualified candidates to join our team and play an integral part in shaping our fiscal narrative. 

 
Your Day to Day: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Core duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following 

• Coordinate the monthly financial close and reporting activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting of all financial results 

• Prepare and post general ledger journal entries 

• Reconcile the general ledger and ensure all necessary journal entries and accruals are captured in both the income statement and balance sheet 

• Prepare documentation and schedules for other departments as requested 

• Analyze monthly and quarterly fluctuations in the balance sheet and income statement, and investigate discrepancies 

• Assist in establishing, implementing, documenting, maintaining and monitoring internal control procedures and accounting policies 

• Help implement new processes and systems (as well as improve existing ones) 

• Diving deeply into financial data and becoming a subject matter expert on key processes 

• Partner with other corporate departments and related entities to ensure proper accounting for revenues and expenses 

• Help manage annual audit and any other audits throughout the year 

• Research accounting pronouncements as needed 

• Aid and/or train other team members as needed 

• Maintain Intercompany reconciliations and procedures with multiple business units. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What makes you excel in this position: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Education and/or Experience – BA/BS Degree in Accounting or Finance.  Big 4 experience and/or CPA preferred, but not required. 

• Experience – 6+ years of experience in the accounting function and preferably at a SaaS, Saas consulting, or tech company.

• Technical Skills – Advanced Excel skills with experience building complex analytical models. Experience working in ERP systems such as SAP or NetSuite. Experience working in Salesforce. 

• Language Skills – Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to influence others and effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders and corporate departments 

• Analytical Skills – Ability to successfully manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining a view of the big picture. Strategic thinker with excellent analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, interpersonal, and relationship building skills. Capable of balancing multiple work demands and setting priorities to meet strict deadlines 

• Other Skills- Comfort with ambiguity; Independent thinker who is happiest in the ‘grey’ 

Salary Range
United States: USD 68,000-85,000

The above annual base salary range represents a general guideline of the low and high end of the pay range of this position. However, the actual salary offered will be determined on various factors including but not limited to location, job-related skills, experience, relevant education, training as well as market and business considerations.

What's in it for you? We have many benefits and perks available to you as a Serrala employee. Here are just a few...

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance - available to you from your first day of employment
• Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) - dollar for dollar matching up to 4% and immediate vesting and contribution from your first day of employment
• Up to a $275 monthly reimbursement for phone and internet
• Employee Assistance Program
• LifeMart - discounts on travel, food, products, and services
• Regus – mobile office space available for Serralians for team meetings, department gatherings, and project collaborations

Why us? 
What unites us as Serralians across all borders is our passion for future-oriented software solutions and our shared values which are the foundation of our strong corporate culture and our innovative drive. At Serrala, our global teams are eager to evolve, advance, and innovate. We continuously improve the way we work with professional development at the core of what we do. With modern and flexible work environments, global and regional events, and a strong fostering of team spirit, we believe that together we can accomplish any challenge and move any mountain.       
 
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