[Remote] Senior GL Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vanta is a company focused on helping businesses earn and prove trust in their security practices. They are seeking a detail-oriented Senior General Ledger Accountant to join their growing Accounting team, responsible for a range of general ledger accounting activities and partnering cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across a variety of general ledger accounts, including Cash, Prepaids, Fixed Assets, Accounts Payable, Leases, Investments, Payroll, and other balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Payroll, PeopleOps, Legal, and other business stakeholders to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial information
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by analyzing financial results, investigating variances and discrepancies, and ensuring accurate financial reporting
• Perform flux and variance analyses across key accounts, leveraging data analytics and AI-enabled tools to identify trends, anomalies, and actionable insights
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and internal control enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the accounting function
• Support external audits, special projects, system implementations, and other accounting initiatives as needed

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting or a similar role, ideally in a high-growth SaaS environment
• You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• You have a strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• You're highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasets; experience with AI-enabled tools is a plus
• You have hands-on experience with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills with a track record of identifying discrepancies and implementing process improvements
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining proper audit-ready support for all entries
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight month-end deadlines
• Excellent communication skills to partner with cross-functional teams
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer sponsorship
• Open to using AI to amplify their skills and strengthen their work - demonstrating curiosity, a willingness to learn, and sound judgment in applying AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact
• SaaS industry experience is a plus, particularly in high-growth environments

Benefits

• Offers Equity
• This role is also eligible for medical benefits
• 401(k) plan
• Other company perk programs
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% of employee-only benefit premiums covered for most medical plans
• 16 weeks paid Parental Leave for all new parents
• Health & wellness stipend
• Remote workspace, internet, and cellphone stipend
• Commuter benefits for team members who report to the SF and NYC office
• Family planning benefits
• Matching 401(k) contribution with immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO policy, plus 80 hours of Sick Time
• 11 company-paid holidays
• Virtual team building activities, lunch and learns, and other company-wide events!

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