Assent
SaaS
SeniorAccountant
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“Senior Accountant at Assent. Skills: Financial accounting, Month-end close, Revenue recognition, Financial reporting, Variance analysis, Automation, AI-assisted workflows. Prepare and post monthly journal entries including accruals, prepaids, amortizations, lease accounting entries (IFRS 16), and revenue recognition adjustments (IFRS 15). Own specific balance sheet areas including prepaids, fixed assets, and complete related reconciliations”
What You'll Achieve.
Accurate and timely month-end close; Drive real business outcomes; Reduce risk; Lower operational costs; Build trust across every tier of the value chain; Work more effectively; Ensure priorities are met
Industry & Context.
Investigate discrepancies; Resolve outstanding items; Identify and resolve invoicing gaps or discrepancies; Escalate potential missing items or misstatements; Identify and champion opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness; Anticipate the needs of others
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience in a SaaS or technology company environment, Solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping, GAAP, and IFRS (particularly IFRS 15 and IFRS 16), Currently pursuing CPA designation or recently designated (CPA); candidates actively progressing through the CPA PEP program are strongly encouraged to apply
Nice to Have
Knowledge of NetSuite would be considered a definite asset, CPA designation
What You'll Do.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries including accruals
lease accounting entries (IFRS 16)
and revenue recognition adjustments (IFRS 15)
Own specific balance sheet areas including prepaids
and complete related reconciliations
Maintain and update the fixed asset subledger
Review and approve sales orders to ensure accuracy and completeness as the basis for revenue recognition
Perform regular reviews of the sales order and invoicing backlog
Address customer billing inquiries and questions from Account Executives
Support the AR Specialist with day-to-day accounts receivable operations
Perform invoicing and monitor the unbilled accounts
Support revenue processes including review of key inputs and reconciliations
third-party revenue share
Prepare monthly revenue analysis identifying drivers of change and highlighting risks
Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements and related working papers
Perform monthly and quarterly variance analysis providing clear
concise explanations for key fluctuations
Prepare reporting packages for external stakeholders
Support annual audited financial statements and statutory audits in multiple jurisdictions
Lead or coordinate assigned areas of the annual audit process
Provide tax support by assisting with gathering
and interpreting financial information required for tax filings
and other statutory requests
Actively contribute to Finance system implementations and tool upgrades
Support the maintenance and optimization of NetSuite
Identify and champion opportunities to improve efficiency
and timeliness across the accounting cycle through automation and AI-assisted
Develop and implement practical financial policies
Follow guidance set out by corporate security policies and ensure departmental security processes and procedures are followed
Actively identify repetitive or manual tasks across AR
and reporting that are candidates for automation or AI-assisted workflows
and champion their implementation
and continuously improve automation workflows using Workato and other tools
Monitor existing automations for issues and iterate based on team feedback
Leverage AI tools including ChatGPT
Claude and Google Apps Script to build and refine Finance productivity solutions
Document automated workflows so the team can operate and iterate on them independently
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coach and train junior Finance team members; Provide guidance on reconciliations, journal entries, and quality; Perform limited review of others’ work to reinforce development; Provide support to all members of the Finance team as required; Contribute in many different ways to ensure priorities are met; Build cross-functional relationships across a diverse group of stakeholders
Communication Scope
Excellent oral and written communication skills; Interpersonal skills
Full Job Description
Assent is the leading AI native platform for supply chain sustainability and compliance, trusted by complex manufacturers and distributors around the world. Built and backed by experts who have led global compliance programs, our unified platform combines advanced AI, regulatory expertise, and the world’s largest supply chain data network to help organizations reduce risk, lower operational costs, and build trust across every tier of the value chain. From human rights and responsible sourcing to PFAS reporting and Digital Product Passports, Assent transforms regulatory complexity into actionable insights that drive real business outcomes. With over 900 team members across India, North America, Malaysia, the EU, and Kenya and more than 1,000 customers globally, Assent brings together global perspective and deep domain expertise. Our hybrid work model enables teams to collaborate effectively across regions while staying connected to the communities where they live and work. As a certified B Corporation, we meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. This reflects our commitment to building technology that drives business performance while creating long-term value for people and the planet. People First. Technology Forward. Our commitment to People, Culture & Community (PCC) is rooted in building a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing team. We recruit and retain team members with a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while fostering a culture of belonging where all Assentees are respected, supported, and empowered to contribute. As we continue to embed AI into how we work, we do so thoughtfully, enhancing human potential, supporting better decision-making, and prioritizing appropriate oversight, privacy, and fairness. At Assent, we value your privacy and are committed to maintaining transparency in how we handle your personal information. As part of our talent acquisition and management processe
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