Yext Hiring for Senior Accountant at Hyderabad, TG, IN Full Time

Yext is seeking a Senior Accountant to join its growing and dynamic international accounting team! This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties! This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting for international accounts, focused primarily on the payroll and statutory reporting processes, while will include preparing journal entries and account reconciliations in connection with the monthly close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis.

What You’ll Do

• Participate in various accounting functions to include; preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts, and other monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes
• Collaborate with global payroll team and external service providers to reconcile and record all payroll activity, review and reconcile settlement of payroll liabilities, and prepare monthly and annual payroll account reconciliations on a legal entity basis
• Facilitate processing of intercompany transactions, ensuring accurate recording, reconciliation, and settlement of balances.
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are completed according to GAAP principles
• Design, test, and implement process improvements and system enhancements in collaboration with IT, to drive efficiency and scalability across financial processes.
• Manage processes in accordance with SOX control requirements, ensuring adequate identification and mitigation of control risks and documentation of control procedures.
• Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements under various statutory reporting jurisdictions
• Manipulate and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
• Coordinate with HR and other departments to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve issues.
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to the team when requested

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• 4+ years experience in accounting, with exposure to payroll or compensation related accounts
• Working understanding of GAAP / IFRS
• Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues
• Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
• Excellent written and formal presentation skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint

Bonus Points

• Big 4 public accounting or public/private company corporate accounting experience;
• Chartered accountant (CA)/CPA or working towards completing a CPA/CA
• Familiarity with Netsuite, Coupa, Tableau

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best – and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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