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Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Are you looking for a hybrid or remote work opportunity? Are you interested in a workplace that allows for flexibility in your day? Are you ready for a workplace that provides benefits that suit your needs?
As Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting at Relativity, you will be responsible for assisting with and addressing relevant technical accounting matters including, but not limited to, share-based compensation accounting, software capitalization accounting, lease accounting, mergers and acquisition accounting, adoption of new accounting standards, and support of accounting operations in the application of US GAAP. You will also be responsible for contributing to the preparation of internal and external financial reporting, and for conducting and maintaining processes that are efficient, transparent, and result in the production of accurate financial statement results.
The Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting, and will work collaboratively with accounting, finance, and various other teams at Relativity, as needed.
Your Role in Action - Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for all reporting following U.S. GAAP, including the preparation of disclosures for annual financial statements and the preparation of ad hoc management reporting.
- Participate in all aspects of the month-end close process, including preparing accounting schedules and calculations, creating journal entries, performing reconciliations to underlying data, and evaluating financial results and conducting variance analyses.
- Assist with research, evaluation, and documentation of technical accounting matters.
- Prepare and maintain technical accounting memos and accounting policies.
- Provide support to other members of the Finance team regarding accounting and financial reporting issues; respond to technical accounting inquiries and explain technical accounting matters and concepts to all levels within the company.
- Lead several technical accounting areas, including, but not limited to, share-based compensation accounting, debt accounting, and lease accounting.
- Help implement new accounting standards and partner with other members of the Finance team to operationalize changes in accounting policies.
- Work with external auditors on resolution of technical accounting matters.
- Work with other members of the Finance team to facilitate the annual/quarterly US GAAP audit and annual international statutory audits with external auditors.
- Collaborate with stakeholders at the company, including accounting, tax, FP&A, legal, HR, revenue operations, IT and others.
- Create ad-hoc analyses and participate in special projects for accounting leadership.
- Identify opportunities and implement changes to improve processes and internal controls.
- Other duties as assigned, per the needs of the business.
- 4+ years of relevant experience working in public accounting or a mix of public accounting/industry
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent work experience
- Big 4 accounting experience preferred
- Licensed CPA preferred
- Strong technical accounting experience with an understanding of US GAAP
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong business and analytic acumen, including problem-solving and critical thinking.
- Ability to work efficiently and autonomously in a fast-paced environment, drive projects to completion, and meet deadlines on time.
- Ability to interact in a highly professional manner with all levels of personnel, both internal and external to the organization, possessing strong verbal and written communication skills
- Highly Desirable: Experience with a technology or SAAS company, experience with accounting for mergers and acquisitions, leases, share-based compensation, and software capitalization, and experience with a public company or SOX compliant environment
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- Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.
- This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus target of 10%, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between $69,000 and $93,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.
Relativity is committed to competitive, fair, and equitable compensation practices.
This position is eligible for total compensation which includes a competitive base salary, an annual performance bonus target of 10%, and long-term incentives. The expected salary range for this role is between $69,000 and $93,000. The final offered salary will be based on several factors, including but not limited to the candidate's depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in this position.
Relativity is a diverse workplace with different skills and life experiences-and we love and celebrate those differences. We believe that employees are happiest when they're empowered to be their full, authentic selves, regardless how you identify.
Benefit Highlights:
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
Flexible work arrangements
Two, week-long company breaks per year
Unlimited time off
Long-term incentive program
Training investment program
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
4+ years
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