Corporate Accountant

Accountant

Irvine CA

www.sew.ai

About Us

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Summary

As a Director of Accountant, you will play a critical role in managing the company's financial health, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and optimizing financial processes. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support month-end closing, and provide insights to enhance decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Revenue Recognition: Ensure accurate SaaS revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 (or IFRS 15), including deferred revenue management.
• Accounts Reconciliation: Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet accounts.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets, financial projections, and cash flow statements.
• Tax & Compliance: Work with external auditors and tax consultants to ensure regulatory compliance (sales tax, VAT/GST, income tax, etc.).
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, automation, and internal controls.
• Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Product teams to support strategic decision-making.
• Qualifications & Experience:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA, CA, or CMA preferred).
• Technical Skills:
• Strong knowledge of GAAP/IFRS and SaaS-specific financial principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Xero, or Sage Intacct).
• Experience with subscription billing platforms (e.g., Stripe, Chargebee, or Zuora) is a plus.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling).
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience

• 5-8 years of accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or tech company.

"SEW is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Corporate Accountant
• Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
• In-depth experience in risk analysis, budgeting and forecasting
• Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
• An analytical mind with problem-solving aptitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen eye for detail
• Organizational and leadership skills
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or related field; professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus