Sr Accountant

A Senior Accountant at Certinia plays a critical role in managing the month-end close and audit processes, preparing journal entries, maintaining and reconciling balance sheet accounts, and assisting in various financial reporting tasks. They ensure compliance with accounting standards while also suggesting process improvements through automation.

To be successful as a Senior Accountant at Certinia, candidates are expected to hold a qualification such as CIMA, ACCA, or AAT. Additionally, candidates should have at least five years of work experience, ideally in a combination of public and private accounting roles, along with familiarity with SaaS business models and accounting software like FloQast.

As a Senior Accountant at Certinia, you will enjoy a flexible remote work environment, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while working with a supportive team that values collaboration and communication.

Certinia offers competitive benefits for Senior Accountants which include flexible time off, parental leave, remote work opportunities, a 401(k) plan, HSA and FSA options, and a commitment to providing employees with a best-in-class total rewards package.

Certinia is dedicated to supporting professional growth by encouraging learning and providing opportunities for involvement in diverse projects. Senior Accountants are also involved in the implementation of new accounting standards, making it a great place to enhance knowledge and skills.

Key skills for success as a Senior Accountant at Certinia include strong analytical abilities, effective communication skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in managing multiple tasks efficiently, especially during month-end close periods.

While prior experience in SaaS is not explicitly required, having an understanding of SaaS business models is highly beneficial for candidates applying for the Senior Accountant position at Certinia, as it aligns well with the services we provide.

When discussing your experience with month-end close, be specific about the steps you have taken, including the companies you've worked with and any challenges you faced. Mention how you ensured the accuracy of journal entries and dealt with exceptional items to close on time.

In answering this question, highlight your analytical skills and provide examples of past discrepancies you encountered. Explain how you conducted investigations and resolved issues through effective communication with relevant departments.

Discuss specific strategies you've implemented in previous roles that enhanced efficiency, such as automating tasks or redesigning workflows. Share measurable outcomes and how these improvements benefitted the organization.

If you have experience with FloQast, briefly explain your proficiency, including tasks you'd used it for. If not, express your willingness and ability to learn, showing your adaptable nature as a Senior Accountant.

Demonstrate your knowledge of accounting standards and highlight your proactive approach to staying updated. Discuss how you’ve incorporated compliance into your daily tasks and prepared documentation for audits.

Prepare to illustrate your interpersonal skills by sharing a past experience where you simplified a complex topic successfully. Emphasize your ability to tailor communication to your audience's understanding.

Mention your familiarity with financial reporting requirements and detail the types of reports you’ve prepared. Highlight your attention to detail and ability to present findings clearly.

Discuss your organizational techniques, such as using calendars or task management tools. Provide examples of how you’ve effectively navigated busy times while maintaining accuracy and communication with your team.

When answering this question, express your enthusiasm for Certinia’s mission and values. Share what specifically attracts you to the company culture and how you envision contributing to their success as a Senior Accountant.

Provide examples emphasizing collaboration, showcasing how teamwork contributed to a project's success. Detail your role, the challenges faced, and the outcomes achieved through combined efforts.