Forward Networks

Senior Accountant

Forward Networks$110K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong GAAP knowledge, especially in revenue recognition for SaaS (ASC 606).
  • Comfortable in a fast-growth startup and a self-starter.
  • Critical thinking skills with pattern detection and data interpretation.
  • Ability to adapt in a diverse environment with shifting priorities.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • 3+ years relevant experience, preferably a mix of public accounting and private industry.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with project management skills.
  • Proficiency in Netsuite, Microsoft and Google Suite, Ramp, and Floqast.
  • Active CPA or in pursuit of CPA license.
  • Startup experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare day-to-day accounting transactions like Accounts Receivable and Payable.
  • Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations and income statement analysis.
  • Support the preparation of financial reports and account reconciliations.
  • Manage transactional accounting processes such as Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash.
  • Contribute to the development of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist with ad hoc projects to support company growth.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model requiring two days onsite at Santa Clara office.
Full Job Description
Forward is looking for a Senior Accountant

Responsibilities:
• Prepare day-to-day transactions (i.e., Ar/AP, prepaid, fixed assets, etc.),
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations, as well as detailed income statement analysis.
• Assist in preparing financial reports, account reconciliations, audit preparations.
• Manage and take responsibly for transactional accounting processes, such as Procure-to-Pay
and Order-to-Cash.
• Have a hand in developing accounting policies and procedures.
• Ad hoc projects to support the development of the Company as needed.

Requirements:
• Requires strong GAAP knowledge; revenue recognition for SaaS companies (ASC 606).
• Be comfortable working in a fast-growth startup and being a self-starter.
• The ability to critically think and make corresponding conclusions, including the ability to detect
patterns and interpret incomplete data.
• The ability to work in a diverse work environment and be nimble with shifting priorities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of relevant experience, mix of public accounting and private industry experience
strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, including self-review, and detailed project management skills.
• Be proficient with Netsuite, Microsoft and Google Suite, Ramp, Floqast, etc.
• An active CPA or pursuing license.
• Prior experience at a start-up

This is a hybrid role requiring two days per week onsite at our Santa Clara office.
The base pay range for this role is between $110,000 and $130,000. Base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

About Forward Networks

Forward Networks is a software company that provides network assurance and verification solutions for enterprise networks. The company was founded in 2013 by David Erickson and Peyman Kazemian and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Forward Networks' platform uses mathematical models to analyze network behavior and identify potential issues before they occur. The company has received funding from investors such as Andreessen Horowitz and A.Capital Ventures.
Learn more about Forward Networks
Size
100 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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