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Gainsight · 1 day ago

Senior Accounting Analyst

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $125K/yr

8+ years exp

Gainsight is an AI-powered retention engine that supports customer-centric companies. They are seeking a Senior Accounting Analyst to join their finance team, responsible for executing core accounting activities and contributing to complex areas like technical accounting and M&A. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally to ensure financial integrity and operational excellence.

AnalyticsInformation TechnologySaaSSoftware

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Participate in the global month-end close and consolidation process, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and assisting in timely and accurate financial reporting and flux analyses

Assist in the management of the monthly accounting and detailed reconciliations of commissions, partnering closely with the commission compensation teams

Prepare and support the monthly and quarterly accounting for transactions related to debt, capitalized software, intangible assets, and equity instruments

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and scalability in systems and workflows

Perform accounting disclosure and technical accounting research, prepare accounting memos, conclude on accounting positions for transactions and new accounting standards, and develop and maintain accounting policies in accordance with GAAP

Contribute to accounting integrations and collaborate with the accounting team, deals team, valuation specialists, and business operations for M&A and purchase accounting purposes

Assist in the internal control environment as it relates to overall financial transactions and processes, and regularly monitor and assess risks associated with our current and new processes

Collaborate with external auditors on financial statement and statutory audits (preparing support for audit requests, answering audit queries, managing audit timeline and status)

Lead the preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and related disclosures and support

Facilitate and assist tax advisors with corporate tax returns, tax provision, and other statutory/compliance filings for domestic and international entities

Manage and maintain the cap table and related records for equity and equity-related instruments

Participate in ad-hoc projects, system enhancements, and automation initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting

Qualification

US GAAPCPAPublic Accounting AuditAdvanced Microsoft ExcelTechnical Accounting ResearchEquityDebtCapitalized SoftwareAnalytical MindsetMultitaskingCommunication SkillsCollaborationAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) and/or 8 years of related experience in Accounting and/or Audit

3 - 5 years of Public Accounting Audit experience required

Strong understanding of US GAAP and technical accounting concepts

CPA (or equivalent) required

Experience or exposure to at least 3 of the following: Stock Options, Equity, Debt, Capitalized Software, Commissions including capitalized commissions, Business Combinations, Valuation Reports (including purchase price allocations), Tax Provisions

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Analytical mind-set to approaching problems with strong attention to detail

Intellectual curiosity, self-starter, and solutions oriented

Collaborative team player who enjoys an environment of continuous learning and contributing for shared success