About Highspot
Highspot is pioneering the category that is fundamentally changing the way companies increase sales productivity. On a mission to transform the way millions of people work with sales enablement, Highspot is committed to building breakthrough software with a spark of magic. We believe a great place to work is about more than the work \xe2\x80\x93 it\xe2\x80\x99s about what the company stands for, and how it authentically represents its values in the real world. To this end, we have put intentional focus on creating equitable workspaces for each of our employees. Our goal is to create a culture where everyone feels a deep sense of belonging and is empowered to be an agent of change, with the ability to transform themselves, their workplace, and their world.



About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accounting Senior who has experience in Payroll Accounting nuances including reconciliations and journal entries. This role will collaborate closely with the Senior Director of Finance and GA, Director of Accounting, and Payroll operations team on strategic initiatives and will shape and support the establishment of global Accounting and compliance functions for payroll in India. You will be responsible for daily and monthly financial accounting processes, and to assist in ensuring month-end and reporting requirements of Highspot. This role will also support a variety of routine and non-routine general ledger functions with significant responsibility over the month-end close process and balance sheet review.

What You\xe2\x80\x99ll Do

• Lead payroll accounting activities, including payroll journal entries, reconciliations, and analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations.
• Perform monthly payroll-related balance sheet reconciliations, including but not limited to payroll accruals, benefits, taxes, and employee deductions.
• Liaise with the Payroll processing team to understand global monthly activities
• Perform various GL month-end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliation
• Prepare Balance Sheet and P&L fluctuation analyses and ability to dive into the details to further investigate any variances
• Assist in preparing internal and external financial reporting schedules
• Evaluate process and system infrastructure, along with identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities
• Maintain and enhance the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
• Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners by providing timely responses, financial insights and relevant reporting
• Support the quarterly reviews and annual audit requests and inquiries from our external auditors
• Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed

Your Background

• 4+ years of post-qualification experience in accounting roles
• Bachelor\'s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field.
• Working knowledge and application of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and SOX/internal controls
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, with a strong understanding of local and international payroll nuances.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in implementing best practices for financial operations
• Well-versed in Excel, Powerpoint and working knowledge of ERP accounting software (Netsuite is a plus)
• Flexibility to adapt to a variety of engagement types, accounting, tax, global compliance
• Understanding of Highspot\'s industry and sales enablement solutions is a plus
• Combined public accounting (Big 4) and private industry at a publicly traded company is preferred
• Chartered Accountant qualification is preferred, not mandatory

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Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, color, ethnicity, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or invisible disability status, political affiliation, veteran status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.


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