What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at A-LIGN?
About the Role
The Senior Accountant oversees financial records, ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded, and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts. In this role, you will work with foreign accounting agencies, assist in contributing to process improvements/implementation of organizational practices, provide oversight of the accounting close and financial reporting, and financial audit process. You will also be responsible for analyzing current costs, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to understand future financial trends.
Reports to
Assistant Controller
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
EDUCATION
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
Come Work for A-LIGN!
Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.
A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply.
The Senior Accountant oversees financial records, ensures that financial transactions are properly recorded, and is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts. In this role, you will work with foreign accounting agencies, assist in contributing to process improvements/implementation of organizational practices, provide oversight of the accounting close and financial reporting, and financial audit process. You will also be responsible for analyzing current costs, financial commitments, and obligations incurred to understand future financial trends.
Reports to
Assistant Controller
Pay Classification
Full-Time, Exempt
Responsibilities
- Prepare general ledger entries for assigned areas of responsibility, and reconcile accounts monthly
- Partner with third party tax agents to ensure timely and accurate filing of state and federal taxes
- Work with foreign accounting agencies to ensure international subsidiary financials are prepared timely and accurately
- Assist in the review of new accounting pronouncements, documentation, and adoption within the financial statements
- Provide oversight of the accounting close and financial reporting process
- Support the design, implementation, and ongoing review of SOX controls
- Assist with the financial statement audit
- Look for opportunities to improve organizational processes
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field
- 3-5 years of professional accounting experience
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Experience preparing financial statements using multiple currencies
- Experience in reviewing federal and state tax returns, including recording tax entries (GAAP tax expense, DTA, DTL)
- Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
- Prior experience with corporate income tax preferred
- Currently possesses a CPA or CPA candidate required
- Ability to meet deadlines with a high degree of motivation
- Excellent communication skills
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work individually as well as collaboratively
- Healthcare, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
- EAP - Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Matching
- Competitive Bonus Structure
- Home Office Reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Personalized Career Coaching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Office Closure December 25-January 1
- Vacation Bonus
- Summer Hours
A-LIGN is the leading provider of high-quality, efficient cybersecurity compliance programs. Combining experienced auditors and audit management technology, A-LIGN provides the widest breadth and depth of services including SOC 2, ISO 27001, HITRUST, FedRAMP, and PCI. A-LIGN is the number one issuer of SOC 2 and HITRUST and a top three FedRAMP assessor. To learn more, visit a-lign.com.
Come Work for A-LIGN!
Apply online today at A-LIGN.com and learn about life at A-LIGN by following us on LinkedIn.
A-LIGN is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, women, disabled, and veterans encouraged to apply.