Senior Accountant

Yext is seeking an Senior Accountant to join its growing and dynamic accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis. This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in various accounting functions to include; preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts- Cash, Fixed Assets, Capitalized Software, Accrued Publisher Fees, Leases
• Assist in reconciliations between subledger and G/L.
• Participate in intercompany transactions, ensuring proper recording, reconciliation, and settlement of balances.
• Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles
• Design and implement internal controls
• Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements
• Manipulate and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
• Assist in external financial reporting processes
• Support leadership in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years experience in accounting
• Working understanding of GAAP
• Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues
• Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
• Excellent written and formal presentation skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Bonus Points

• Big 4 public accounting or public/private company corporate accounting experience; 
• Tech industry experience (SaaS company) a plus
• CA or working towards completing a CA
• Familiarity with Netsuite, Salesforce, Blackline, Zuora, RevPro, and Tableau

Perks and Benefits
At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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