Senior Accountant

Company BackgroundCensys’ mission is to be the one place to understand everything on the internet. Frustrated by the lack of trustworthy Internet intelligence, we set out to create the industry’s most comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date map of the Internet. Today, Censys delivers real-time Internet intelligence and actionable threat insights to global governments, over 50% of the Fortune 500, and leading threat intelligence providers worldwide.Location: This position is remote within the United States. Role Summary:We are looking for a Senior Accountant to support our Senior Staff Accountant, Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and other leaders with general accounting tasks and projects. You will work closely with the team to ensure everyone is cross-trained for the most accurate and efficient work flow. You will also partner with our Controller to prepare the month-end reporting and the year-end audit. What you’ll do: Financial Reporting & Month-End CloseAssist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processPrepare and record journal entries, including accruals and prepaid expensesPerform balance sheet reconciliations, including bank accountsConduct detailed P&L reviews for: coding, department, and location accuracyReview financial results and provide variance explanationsEnsure accuracy and completeness of financial dataAssist with annual audit and with special projects as neededRevenue & Accounts ReceivableCollaborate with Revenue Operations to process customer billing through CampfireMaintain the Accounts Receivable and Cash Sheet on a daily basisMonitor accounts daily to identify, document, and resolve collection issuesMonitor the AR Inbox for billing inquiries and customer-related issuesSupport accurate billing and cash application processesOwn the sales tax process: approve sales tax returns in Avalara, monitor states with nexus, monitor ongoing sales tax requirementsPayroll AdministrationPayroll compliance & act as backup for payroll processingRegister with new states as an employer, and complete all compliance & regulatory tasks related to state agenciesReview payroll entries in Campfire for accuracyInternal Controls & CollaborationNurture positive and collaborative working relationships within the finance team and broader organization.Maintain a deep familiarity with accounting and internal control processes to mitigate risk.Become familiar with, create and document new accounting and control processesMonitor and maintain internal policies for travel & expense as well as purchasing and the approval matrixSkills you’ll need: Undergraduate degree in Accounting or equivalent experience5+ years of Accounting experience (startup/scaleup a plus!)Strong attention to detail Excellent communication skillsSaaS revenue recognition ASC606Full Cycle Sales Tax experience (from registering with nexus states to filing)Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, NetSuite, Maxio and/or other ERP and accounting software (Campfire experience a plus!)For high cost of living areas, the expected salary range for this position is $125,000 - $165,000, plus bonus eligibility and equity. For all other locations, the expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $154,000, plus bonus eligibility and equity. In addition to our great compensation package, our benefits are effective on day one and include but are not limited to: 401k match, health, vision, dental, and more! Please see our careers page for more details.Our roots are in Ann Arbor, Michigan and our innovation is fueled by the team’s global perspectives. For this role, we are open to remote employees across the continental US.We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Censys is an equal opportunity employer.California Privacy Rights Notice Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA), we are providing you with notice that we collect personal information from job applicants for business purposes, including evaluating your candidacy for employment, conducting interviews, and, if applicable, completing the hiring process. The categories of information we may collect include identifiers (such as name and contact information), professional or employment-related information (such as work history, education, and references), and other information you provide in your application. We do not sell or share your personal information. For more information on how we use and protect your personal information, and your rights under the CCPA, please refer to our Privacy Policy.Originally posted on Himalayas