Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Prosci is a purpose-driven organization dedicated to creating a world where change is done right. The Technical Accountant will support the company's global accounting function by applying US GAAP/IFRS and conducting technical research, focusing on complex areas such as revenue recognition and intercompany accounting.
Responsibilities
- Research and document accounting conclusions for complex and non-routine transactions under US GAAP/IFRS and other Local Gaps as required
- Prepare technical accounting memos to support key judgements (e.g. functional currency assessments, equity transactions, debt accounting)
- Monitor and assess impact of new accounting standards on the business
- Support consistency of accounting policies across global entities and ensure alignment with group standards
- Assist in preparation and review of consolidated financial reporting, including technical disclosures
- Partner with Tax and external advisors on transfer pricing and intercompany accounting matters
- Lead the review, remediation, and ongoing optimization of intercompany accounting processes across global entities, including reconciliations, settlements, eliminations, documentation, and policy standardization
- Support accounting for complex revenue streams (training, licensing, SaaS/IP) in line with relevant standards
- Review non-standard contracts and advise on accounting implications
- Support external audit process through preparation of technical documentation, schedules, and responses to auditor queries
- Maintain robust documentation supporting accounting positions and internal controls
- Functional currency analysis and documentation across global entities
- Capitalisation policy review and transition to quarterly assessment (software and other assets)
- Simplification and ongoing review of stand-alone selling price (SSP) methodology
- Technical accounting analysis of equity transactions (e.g. share repurchases)
- Debt accounting, including application of the effective interest method
- Support resolution of complex accounting issues across regions (e.g. LATAM adjustments)
- Intercompany accounting transformation, including reconciliation processes, elimination accuracy, settlement mechanisms, transfer pricing alignment, and implementation of scalable controls across all entities
- Contribute to improvements in accounting processes and documentation
- Support ERP and close process enhancements (e.g. NetSuite, FloQast implementation)
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP (IFRS exposure beneficial)
- Experience with technical accounting research and memo preparation
- Understanding of global accounting topics (revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, FX, debt/equity transactions, and consolidations)
- Experience working with auditors and external advisors
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite) and close automation tools
- 4-7+ years of accounting experience, with exposure to technical accounting
- Drives Results - Delivers high-quality outputs within deadlines
- Ensures Accountability - Takes ownership of technical conclusions
- Manages Complexity - Able to analyze and conclude on complex accounting issues
- Communicates Effectively - Clearly explains technical concepts to non-finance stakeholders
- Optimizes Work Processes - Improves documentation and standardization
- Instils Trust - Produces accurate and audit-ready work
- ACA / ACCA / CPA (or equivalent)
- Experience in a multi-entity, international business environment
Benefits
- Eligible for inclusion in our bonus program
- Comprehensive wellness benefits
- Generous flexible paid time off
- Holidays and volunteer time
- Medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability programs
- Life insurance
- Pet insurance
- 401k with company matching
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- "mostly virtual" culture with many opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from around the world
- Employee-led interest and resource groups
- Meet up with team members at in-person local or market-wide events
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