Accounting Analyst - Client Services

What You'll Do The Global Client Payments team at Avalara is seeking an experienced Accountant. Reporting to the Team Manager, Global Client Services, you will participate in the month-end close for global operations and will be a critical part of the Global Client Payments team based in India to support Trust accounting functions across Avalara's global operations. You will be responsible for tasks such as reconciling accounts, preparing journal entries and reports, researching variances, performing account analysis, maintaining accounting system data, and communicating with other teams. You are expected to work during EMEA hours i.e. 2 pm to 11 pm IST and beyond that on need basis.All 5 working days from office What Your Responsibilities Will Be Contribute to the month-end close process to prepare accurate financial data that is in compliance with US GAAP and Avalara accounting policies. Reconcile accounts, summarize activity, and resolve reconciling differences. Perform accounting and control procedures related to our client Trust Review financial statement fluctuations and prepare detailed supporting schedules. Prepare requested audit documentation and analyses Help field inquiries by researching and interpreting data. Partner with the business to record monthly accrual entries. Collaborate with different teams across the globe to develop accounting processes and contribute to a disciplined financial statement close. Analyze and recommend improvements to major systems, or policies. Perform ad-hoc accounting projects as directed. What You'll Need to be Successful Background from SaaS industry Minimum 4 years of intermediate accounting experience Experience in accounting under US GAAP Experience with internal controls and SOX compliance. Experience performing intercompany accounting for both foreign and domestic entities. Experience with NetSuite (preferred) or other large ERP systems such as Oracle or SAP. Proficient analyzing data in Microsoft Excel. Be a primary owner of individual projects, analyses, or processes. Develop working relationships with multiple company partners. Commitment to continued improvement expressed by streamlining processes. Contribute to the success of the company