Highspot is hiring a
Sr. Accountant

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Accountant position at Highspot. The role involves optimizing operational accounting processes and supporting cross-functional projects. The candidate should have 4+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience, fluency in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting, technical accounting experience, strong knowledge of Excel, excellent communication and organizational skills, and be CPA preferred. The position is available remotely or in-office at specified locations.

Requirements

• 4+ years of combined public accounting and industry experience
• Fluency in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting with the ability to research and document accounting issues and findings
• Technical accounting experience in preparing memos and technical accounting conclusions, with preferred experience in leases, capitalized software, and accrual accounting
• Ability to perform analytical assessments of the balance sheet and profit and loss schedule, including presenting results to leadership
• Exposure to or direct experience with a monthly accounting close process
• Experience in NetSuite and FloQast is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Excel
• Demonstrated experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience with internal controls (design, implementation, and execution)
• Demonstrated history of taking on various types of challenging projects and delivering results
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and develop end-to-end processes
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial reports in accordance with US GAAP and accounting policies
• Collaborate with managers to perform accounting period-end close activities including posting/reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and analytics
• Partner with international accounting team members to support both international and domestic compliance requirements
• Research and prepare technical accounting documentation as needed
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedural documentation for areas of responsibility
• Innovate and collaborate for continuous process improvement, advising and leading others in implementing ideas to enhance existing systems, internal controls, and work processes impacting financial close and reporting
• Partner with teams such as IT Applications, Finance, Tax and Legal to determine and operationalize the accounting implications of new business initiatives and transactions

Preferred Qualifications

CPA preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life benefits
• Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and matching employer contributions (DPSP) with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule + 5 Days for Annual Holiday Week
• Quarterly Recharge Fridays (paid days off for mental health recharge)
• Flexible work schedules
• Access to Coaches and Therapists through Modern Health
• 2 Volunteer days per year