Sr Accountant-SEC & Technical
Q2 Software is seeking a Senior Accountant. This position will be involved in a broad range of accounting areas, taking the lead and being responsible for the financial reporting function, technical accounting research, stock administration and support of M&A transactions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist with preparation and filing of SEC reports, financial audit support preparation and field work
- Prepare external and internal financial statements
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements including the statement of cash flows and month end journal entries and account reconciliations
- Assist with accounting for stock-based compensation plans
- Prepare documentation on the application of GAAP to non-routine transactions
- Assist with accounting for potential M&A transactions
- Identify process improvements; plan, document and execute plan
- Research and monitor new GAAP pronouncements and analyze their impact as it relates to reporting and consolidating to ensure compliance with new accounting guidance
- Assist in monitoring internal controls
- Responsible for ensuring that all Q2 security, availability, confidentiality and privacy policies and controls are adhered to
EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
- Must have a minimum of 5-7 years of related industry experience including 2-3 years of Public Accounting experience
- CPA preferred or working towards obtaining certification
- Thorough knowledge and application of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Excel knowledge (financial modeling experience)
- Previous experience working for a public accounting firm strongly preferred
- Audit & SEC reporting experience a must
- Software/Software as a Service accounting experience a plus
- NetSuite, Oracle PBCS and Auditboard experience a plus
- Exceptional work ethic, highly efficient and accurate
- Ability to operate independently with minimal up front instruction and take ownership of work product; driven, diligent, and self-motivated
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and meet assigned deadlines
- Excellent communication skills with a customer service focus
- Trustworthy and discreet with confidential financial and employee data