Senior Accountant

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Yext is seeking a top tier candidate for a Senior Accountant with a positive attitude and highly motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced organization. This role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close processes, as well as supporting and initiating general accounting and reporting process improvements to gain efficiencies and strengthen the overall control environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls and can exceed in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. This role offers a tremendous opportunity to gain experience with a growing company and have exposure across divisions and with leaders at Yext.

* Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts * Perform financial statement analyses and document meaningful explanations for fluctuations * Review financial statements to ensure transactions and consolidations are properly reflected and in accordance with GAAP * Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects, enhancing the internal controls over accounting processes and systems * Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures * Prepare schedules and reports for management and external service providers * Provide a high level of customer service with finance and non-finance business partners * Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility, including preparation of audit schedules * Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned * Support financial reporting and planning teams, as necessary

* BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field * 4+ years of accounting experience (preferably with 2+ years of relevant month-end close experience) * Strong knowledge and application of GAAP, SEC regulations, and internal controls * Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail * Commitment to process improvement and the ability to think “out-of the box” * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization * Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask * High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership * Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills * Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required **Preferred Requirements** * CPA designation * Experience with a Big 4 firm and/or SEC registered company * Experience with NetSuite and/or Blackline