What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Accertify, Inc.?
Trusted by many of the largest companies globally, Accertify is the leading digital platform assessing risk across the entire customer journey, from Account Monitoring and Payment Risk to Refund Fraud and Dispute Management. Accertify helps maximize revenues and user experience while minimizing loss and customer friction. We offer ultra-fast decision-making and precise control, ensuring our customers are always confidently in the driver’s seat and ready to move at the speed of right.
Be in the driver’s seat of your career as a Senior Accountant with the industry leader.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Senior Accountant to strengthen our SaaS accounting and finance operations. This role reports to the Global Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, including expertise in preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, performing technical accounting analyses, developing accounting policies, and implementing internal controls. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this position will regularly partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and procedures. A successful candidate will excel at proactively identifying areas of risk stemming from complexity or nuance, conducting technical research, proposing solutions, and driving resolution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Salary Range: $100-120K, plus an incentive-based bonus. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related
Benefits
At Accertify, we believe in investing in our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to support your success both professionally and personally:
Be in the driver’s seat of your career as a Senior Accountant with the industry leader.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly analytical and technically skilled Senior Accountant to strengthen our SaaS accounting and finance operations. This role reports to the Global Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in accounting principles, including expertise in preparing journal entries, completing balance sheet reconciliations, performing technical accounting analyses, developing accounting policies, and implementing internal controls. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, as this position will regularly partner with cross-functional teams to improve processes and procedures. A successful candidate will excel at proactively identifying areas of risk stemming from complexity or nuance, conducting technical research, proposing solutions, and driving resolution.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Support the month-end close process by ensuring accurate and timely reporting, including preparing and reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
- Develop and assist with the implementation of accounting policies, processes, and procedures
- Conduct technical accounting research, prepare documentation, and support implementation of findings
- Ensure compliance with SOX controls and related documentation requirements
- Prepare materials for monthly and quarterly flux analysis presentations, validating P&L results and providing insights aligned with strategic objectives
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, supporting schedules, and reports in accordance with US GAAP
- Collaborate with external auditors, prepare audit schedules, and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables
- Identify and execute opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes through technology-driven solutions
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field; CPA license preferred
- CPA or equivalent certification preferred
- Public accounting experience preferred
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and the SOX internal control framework
- Experience with SaaS accounting and billing software (e.g., NetSuite, Salesforce, Zone, or similar systems)
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and navigate uncertainty and ambiguity to meet deadlines
- Effective communication skills for interacting with team members across all levels of the organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Salary Range: $100-120K, plus an incentive-based bonus. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related
- Travel: N/A
- Location: 2 Pierce Place, Suite 900, Itasca, IL 60143
- Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid (minimum 3 days in-office per week).
- Visa Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Accertify does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Benefits
At Accertify, we believe in investing in our people. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits to support your success both professionally and personally:
- Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
- Time Off: Paid time off, holidays, and personal days to maintain work-life balance.
- Financial Growth: We offer competitive compensation, performance-based rewards, and local retirement or savings plans where applicable, along with financial education resources.
- Career Development: Training programs, mentorship opportunities, and growth potential within the company.
- Wellness Support: Mental health resources and wellness programs.
- Family-Friendly Perks: Parental leave, flexible work arrangements.
- Extras & Perks: Commuter benefits, employee discounts, and company-sponsored events.
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000