Senior Financial Accountant

Actionstep is a pioneer in the development and sale of software-as-a-service (SaaS) products, specializing in the delivery of Legal Practice Management software. We are a fast growing, dynamic business with a global customer base of more the 30,000 and a team of over 240 in the USA, Australia, UK, Canada and New Zealand.

The Finance Team is responsible for providing and delivering accurate, timely and expert financial and accounting management services enabling the business to make effective, considered decisions while ensuring regulated and compliant activity. Strong governance and effective risk management.

The Senior Financial Accountant is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting strategic financial planning which will contribute to the overall success of Actionstep.

THE PURPOSE OF YOUR ROLE

The purpose of the Senior Financial Accountant position is to assist the Accounting Manager to assure that Actionstep has sound financial, accounting and internal control policies, systems and processes.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

In this role, you will…

· Accounting Execution & Close Support: Own assigned areas of the month-end close, including preparation and review of journal entries, schedules, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

· Balance Sheet & Reconciliations: Prepare and maintain high-quality balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

· Consolidation & Intercompany Support: Support global consolidation and intercompany processes, including reconciliations and elimination support, under the direction of the Accounting Manager.

· Tax & Payroll Accounting Support: Support tax accounting and payroll accounting by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation, partnering with FinOps and external advisors as needed.

· Financial Reporting & Analysis Support: Prepare variance analyses, accounting explanations, and supporting schedules to support timely financial statements and monthly management and board reporting led by the Controller.

· Audit & Documentation Support: Prepare audit schedules, PBCs, and supporting documentation, and assist with audit and diligence requests as required.

· Systems & Process Discipline: Use NetSuite effectively and contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, documentation, and close discipline.

§ Proactively assist in the monitoring of financial policies and processes to promote good financial management practices and updating written documentation as required.

Relationship Management:

· Build strong, professional working relationships across Finance and key internal stakeholders through clear, proactive, and reliable communication.

· Engage constructively with internal teams, auditors, and external advisors to support accurate accounting, audits, and close-related activities.

Professional Development:

§ Actively looking to build own career through delivery of self and assisted professional development initiatives.

§ Stay current on accounting standards, best practices, and relevant technologies, applying learnings to improve accounting quality and efficiency.

Continuous Improvement:

§ Proactive in identifying and participating in the continuous improvement of processes and procedures within the Finance Team.

§ Actively contribute to the development and maintenance of a strong department culture ensuring knowledge and experience is shared.

Health & Safety:

§ Assume responsibility for your own and others safety and wellbeing, following all safety and wellbeing procedures and instructions, including reporting hazards, incidents and accidents and participating in safety and wellbeing initiatives and programmes as required.

Other Responsibilities:

§ Undertaking any other reasonable duties as required.

WHO ARE YOU

Detailed-Oriented and Disciplined: You have a meticulous approach to reviewing financial data, identifying discrepancies, and resolving them.

Analytical & Curious: You analyse financial data critically, ask why numbers move, and seek to understand the underlying business drivers rather than stopping at “it ties”.

Organised: You have the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively and know how to prioritise tasks to ensure timely completion of financial reports and analyses.

Effective Communicator: You are comfortable communicating with internal teams and external stakeholders when required.

Requirements:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW AND WHAT WILL HELP MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL

Experience & Qualifications:

Essential:

§ CPA qualification or actively working toward completion.

§ Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial accounting, preferably in a complex organization (ex. exposure to transfer pricing).

§ Strong experience with month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and core accounting processes.

§ Experience in developing written accounting policies and internal controls.

§ Solid understanding of GAAP (IFRS exposure a plus).

§ Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.

§ Strong excel and analytical skills.

Desirable:

§ Experience in NetSuite.

§ Previous experience working within the tech industry, preferably a SaaS business and a multinational.

Personal Skills, Attributes & Behavioural Competencies:

§ Ability to work in both team and individual capacities.

§ Ability to manage multiple streams of work effectively.

§ Ability to manage your daily workload through best practice time management techniques.

§ Great communication and interpersonal skills.

§ Passionate about teamwork and collaboration.

Other:

§ Relevant Employment and Background Checks

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Reports To:

§ Accounting Manager

Internal Relationships:

§ Finance Team

§ CFO

§ HR Team

§ ELT Members and Team Leads

§ Actionstep Employees

External Relationships:

§ Auditors

§ External Customers

§ 3rd Party Partners

Benefits:
We have a fantastic and inspirational working environment!

• Robust medical, dental, vision offerings
• 401K with company match
• Flexible working and PTO
• Take your birthday off
• Frequent team building events
• Fantastic training and development opportunities

• 90-100k range