Senior GL Accountant

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join its growing and dynamic accounting team.This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis. This role reports directly to the Manager, GL Accounting based in India.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various accounting functions including preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts such as Benefits & Insurance Allocations, Payroll & 401K accrual, Cash, Accrued Publisher & Affiliate Fees, Prepaids, Leases

• Assist in reconciliations between subledger and general ledger

• Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes

• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles

• Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements

• Manipulate and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger

• Assist in external financial reporting processes

• Support leadership in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned

• Assist with the implementation and testing of both new and existing finance systems, including UAT documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified CA (preferably with Big 4 background or Big 4/private mix)

• 4+ years experience in accounting

• Strong knowledge and application of U.S. GAAP, and internal controls

• Ability and willingness to work shift hours to support the U.S. team during critical close periods, often aligning with U.S. working hours.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office tools including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint

• Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data

• Detail-oriented, process-driven, and strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving

• Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues

• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines

• Excellent written and formal presentation skills

• Prior experience working in an international business environment

• Familiarity with NetSuite, Coupa, Blackline, and Tableau or equivalent systems is required

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