Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at ASAPP, your main responsibilities will include maintaining the General Ledger, overseeing payroll cycles, completing monthly closing processes, and supporting audits. You'll analyze financial data, prepare journal entries, and assist with balance sheet reconciliations. Collaboration with the HR team to communicate payroll changes and ensure compliance is essential, along with providing key financial reports that aid in strategic decisions.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant role at ASAPP, candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 years of relevant accounting experience. Familiarity with reconciliation, payroll, and audit processes is essential. Experience with accounting software such as Sage Intacct and ADP is preferred, and strong skills in Microsoft Excel or G-Suite are necessary for effective data analysis.

The Senior Accountant at ASAPP plays a fundamental role in preparing for audits by creating schedules and providing necessary footnote support. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and documentation that facilitate both annual audits and compliance with accounting standards.

In the Senior Accountant position at ASAPP, you can expect to work on a variety of projects, including month-end and quarterly closes, budget-to-actual analyses, and cash forecasting. You'll also engage in special ad hoc projects that may arise, tailor your expertise to solve emerging challenges in our rapidly growing startup environment.

ASAPP provides a competitive compensation package for Senior Accountants, including stock options, wellness perks, and healthcare coverage for families. Employees can also enjoy a learning and development stipend, 3 weeks of vacation, and access to the latest Mac equipment, making it a supportive environment for both personal and professional growth.

When answering this question, highlight your familiarity with month-end closing timelines, key tasks you complete, and how you've ensured accuracy and compliance. Provide examples of any reconciliations, journal entries, or variances you’ve managed during this process.

In your response, discuss the steps you take to verify payroll data, including collaborating with HR on changes and conducting checks before processing. Stress the importance of attention to detail and any past experiences where your diligence prevented discrepancies.

Here, focus on the specific accounting software you’ve utilized. Discuss your expertise in Sage Intacct or other relevant tools, and give examples of reports or analyses you’ve generated with these systems. Highlight any certifications or training that exhibit your proficiency.

When answering this, select a specific analysis that showcases your analytical skills. Explain the problem, your approach, and the actionable insights derived from your analysis. Metrics or examples of decision-making influenced by your findings can enhance your response.

In your answer, outline the steps you take to prepare for an audit, including document organization, schedule preparation, and collaboration with auditors. Emphasize your ability to anticipate questions or areas of focus, and how you ensure the accuracy of financial documentation.

Focus on the types of reports you've generated, the audiences for those reports, and how your analyses have influenced decisions. Mention any key metrics and the analysis techniques you've applied to provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

Discuss how you analyze discrepancies by reviewing contributing factors and seeking clarifications where needed. Emphasizing collaboration with various departments to understand changes in spending can highlight your communication skills.

Highlight your approach to fostering transparent communication, including regular updates, collaboration tools, and check-in meetings. Provide an example of when effective communication led to successful project outcomes or improved processes.

When discussing this, be honest and open about the situation, your thought process, the actions you took, and the outcomes. Emphasize your commitment to integrity and how maintaining ethical standards is crucial in accounting.

Share your passion for accounting, such as the satisfaction of problem-solving, contributing to informed decision-making, or driving efficiencies. Personal narratives about professional milestones or goals can be tied in to showcase your career aspirations.