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Senior Accountant

Fortive
Full-time
Remote
United States
Finance & Professional Services
Description

Job Description 

 

Business Title: Accounting P16

Job Title: Senior Accountant

 

Job Summary: 

 

The Senior Accountant is a key member of our Accounting team and plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of the company’s financial records. This role owns key components of the monthly close, performs technical accounting analyses, and provides subject‑matter expertise in support of internal and external audits. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, brings strong accounting knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), and leverages prior experience to add value and support the department’s objectives. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy while partnering cross‑functionally to ensure financial accuracy and will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function in a dynamic, collaborative environment. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  1. General Ledger & Technical Accounting 
    • Independently manage assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
    • Execute and analyze complex journal entries, reconciliations, and account analyses.
    • Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment on payroll, capitalized software, accruals, and reporting.
    • Research, interpret, and document U.S. GAAP guidance for new, unusual, or complex transactions (e.g., lease accounting, purchase accounting, capitalized software).
    • Assist with transactional accounting functions including AP, expense reimbursements, cash management, and key accrual processes.
    • Support the preparation of accounting memos and technical documentation.
  2. Compliance & Internal Controls
    • Maintain compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including SOX requirements.
    • Prepare and execute internal control testing procedures; identify control gaps and propose improvements.
    • Act as a resource and coordinator for our external and internal auditors. 
  3. Financial Systems & Data Expertise
    • Drive enhancements and automation opportunities within ERP (NetSuite) and expense platforms (Tipalti, Concur).
    • Champion the thoughtful adoption of AI and automation within accounting workflows, helping scale processes, improve efficiency, and enhance data quality and insights.
    • Own key components of OneStream reporting deliverables ensuring accuracy and completeness.
    • Utilize advanced Excel skills and reporting tools to analyze large datasets and support data-driven recommendations
  4. Cross-functional Influence & Process Improvement
    • Lead cross-functional accounting initiatives and collaborate on process optimization projects.
    • Develop and enhance standard work, accounting procedures, and internal documentation.
    • Identify opportunities to improve current accounting processes, streamline workflows, automate recurring tasks, and improve internal controls.
    • Serve as a trusted advisor by providing clear and accurate financial guidance.

 

 

 

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience Guidelines

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
  • Strong experience with US GAAP, SOX, and public company reporting.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently lead complex accounting workstreams.
  • Prior experience in:
    • A public company environment.
    • Healthcare or SaaS industry (preferred).
    • Managing technical accounting issues and supporting audit engagements.
  • Occasional travel may be required. 

 

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

  • CPA certification or progress toward CPA strongly preferred.
  • Advanced analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, evolving environment.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally.
  • Proactive with strong initiative and ownership mindset.
  • Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Avalara, OneStream, Tipalti, and Concur is a plus.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.

 

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