Somatus

Senior Accountant

Somatus$75K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 3 - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred
  • Experience with ERP systems, preferably NetSuite

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Perform variance and flux analysis and communicate findings
  • Create and monitor company invoices and receivables aging
  • Develop and document accounting policies for audit compliance
  • Collaborate with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements
  • Assist in implementing internal controls for SOX compliance

Benefits

  • Collaborative cross-functional work environment
  • Opportunity for continuous process improvement
  • Exposure to high-level financial reporting and compliance
  • Access to professional development and growth opportunities
Full Job Description
How You'll Make an Impact:

The Senior Accountant is a critical individual contributor responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial records and reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role goes beyond transactional accounting and is designed for a high-performing professional who can own complex accounting areas, apply technical judgment, and drive continuous improvement across close, reporting, and control processes. A successful Senior Accountant is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and capable of operating independently while partnering cross-functionally with Finance, FP&A, Operations, HR/Payroll, and external auditors.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for key balance sheet and P&L accounts.
  • Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes and continuous improvement of close processes.
  • Perform variance and flux analysis, investigate drivers of change, and clearly communicate explanations to management. • Responsible for invoice creation, submission, and monitoring of the Company's receivables aging
  • Write, modify and generate general ledger reports as needed
  • Participates in the development and documentation of formal accounting policies, procedures, and technical accounting memorandums to support audit and regulatory requirements.
  • Partner with FP&A and Reporting teams on ERP enhancements, reporting optimization, and close efficiency initiatives.
  • Assist with implementation and monitoring of internal controls to mitigate fraud risk and ensure SOX compliance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned


This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How You'll Strengthen Our Team:

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • 3 - 4+ years of progressive accounting experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA certification strongly preferred
  • Big 4 public accounting experience highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
  • Experience with procurement/vendor onboarding/spend management platforms (ZIP preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, data analysis); ability to work with large data sets
  • High intellectual curiosity and ability to think critically beyond transactional processing.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to meet communicated and expected deadlines
  • Able to leverage the work of others and add value, absorbing feedback, and carrying a task to competition
  • Effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, leadership, co-workers, clients, and others courteously and professionally.
  • Ability to delegate, develop teammates, and expand the capacity of the team


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