Senior Accountant, AI & Automation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, which includes journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and the preparation of supporting schedules.

• Lead the development of an accounting automation roadmap: identify and prioritize valuable opportunities, create and implement solutions utilizing AI tools, assess time and cycle-time savings, and continuously enhance these solutions while ensuring proper controls and auditability.

• Develop automations that are well-documented, controlled, and maintainable by the wider accounting team; provide training to colleagues on new workflows.

• Assist in managing sales tax and VAT compliance, which includes Avalara setup and maintenance, reconciliations, multi-state filings, and collaboration with external advisors.

• Support revenue recognition and deferred revenue processes, while overseeing accrued expenses, prepaid accounts, as well as entries related to commissions, bonuses, and payroll.

• Manage fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and lease accounting, and prepare relevant journal entries and reconciliations for FamilyWall, the French subsidiary.

• Compile audit schedules and support the annual financial statement audit, internal control documentation, and tax compliance efforts.

• Aid in the preparation of monthly financial statements, management and board reports, variance analysis, cash flow reporting, and departmental reporting.

• Collaborate across functions with FP&A, HR, Payroll, and Sales Operations to enhance financial processes, reporting, and scalability.

• Provide assistance and backup for Accounts Payable and the review and approval of expense reimbursements.

• Safeguard the integrity of financial records and redesign accounting processes to reduce manual work, accelerate the close process, and facilitate scalable growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an accounting position, with practical experience in preparing account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting the monthly close process.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; a CPA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance is an advantage.

• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and experience with sales tax compliance.

• Proficiency in Oracle/NetSuite, Avalara, and advanced Excel skills (including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS; Power Query is a plus).

• Proven track record of personally developing or implementing automation that has enhanced an accounting or finance process; candidates should be ready to discuss their projects, their functionality, and the measurable outcomes.

• Practical experience in creating repeatable workflows utilizing various AI tools, SQL, Python, APIs, or workflow automation platforms.

• Strong skills in financial statement analysis.

• Experience in a SaaS company is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical: In Tandem covers 100% of the premium for employees and 99% for all additional family members.

• 401k: Offers up to a 4% match with immediate vesting.

• Paid leave for all new parents.

• Learning & Development stipend available for employees.

• Paid Time Off: Includes 11 Holidays + Winter Break (3 Days) + Volunteer Time Off (1 Day) + Floating Holiday (1 Day).

• Personal Time Off: 15 days for employees with 0-1 years of service and 20 days for those with 1-3 years of service.

• A supportive and flexible work environment – the option to work from anywhere!

• Commitment to equal employment opportunities and protection against discrimination and harassment.