Senior Accountant

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our North America accounting team, reporting to the Accounting Manager. You will be a primary owner of key accounting responsibilities associated with the monthly and quarterly close and with the company's internal and external reporting requirements. Areas of coverage include debt, leases, commissions, accruals, and other core balance sheet and P&L accounts. This is a high-impact position offering excellent exposure across a global, fast-paced technology business, based in our Lexington, MA office on a hybrid schedule.

What You'll Do

Accounting Close & Reporting

• Provide day-to-day accounting operations support including the preparation of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations
• Key member in the monthly close process, working closely with multiple teams to communicate, report, and resolve month-end close matters
• Support the analytics process, including preparing, reviewing, and coordinating variance analysis for balance sheet and P&L accounts
• Prepare and provide additional analyses for internal management and financial reporting

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare and review schedules in support of external audit requirements
• Maintain accurate, well-documented accounting records and support ongoing improvement of internal controls as processes, systems, and policies evolve

Guidance & Standardization

• Work with the Accounting Manager on various matters for guidance and implementation of proper accounting treatment
• Participate in global standardization efforts for policies, procedures, and account reconciliations
• Partner with FP&A to ensure global expenses are properly booked and allocated to the correct cost centers and entities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Treasury, Tax, HR, Payroll and Sales Operations to resolve issues, implement new processes, and ensure accurate financial records.

Process Improvement & Team Development

• Contribute to process improvements based on broad accounting and business knowledge
• Provide critical support and guidance to more junior members of the team, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in daily operational and accounting tasks
• Motivate, engage, and provide support to other team members as needed

What You'll Bring

Essential

• BS in Accounting; CPA is desirable
• 5+ years of related accounting experience
• Software or other technology industry experience preferred
• Strong knowledge and experience with US GAAP
• Advanced Excel skills as well as excellent organizational skills
• Experience with NetSuite is preferred. FloQast, Navan, and Xactly experience a plus
• Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools to enhance productivity and automate financial processes

Skills & Attributes

• Self-starter with a strong work ethic, eagerness to learn, and willingness to take on various responsibilities
• Strong analytical, documentation, and oral communication skills
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships and work collaboratively
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, work independently, and contribute as a strong team player
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized and thorough, with a desire for continuous improvement
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements

Additional information

Join our Finance team to accelerate your career journey. You will be immersed in a dynamic environment that recognizes and celebrates your achievements.

Pay and benefits

Mimecast offers formal and on-the-job learning opportunities, maintains a comprehensive benefits package that helps our employees and their family members to sustain a healthy lifestyle, and importantly - working in cross functional teams to build your knowledge!

Our Hybrid Model: We provide you with the flexibility to live balanced, healthy lives through our hybrid working model that champions both collaborative teamwork and individual flexibility. Employees are expected to come to the office at least two days per week, because working together in person:

• Fosters a culture of collaboration, communication, performance and learning
• Drives innovation and creativity within and between teams
• Introduces employees to priorities outside of their immediate realm
• Ensures important interpersonal relationships and connections with one another and our community!

The base salary range for this position is $84,000 to $126,000 plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

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