Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Astronomer, your main responsibilities will include assisting with timely monthly general ledger closes, managing tax compliance for local and federal regulations, and overseeing the T&E processes. Additionally, you'll manage fixed asset accounting, contribute to the annual insurance renewal process, and identify process improvement opportunities within the accounting function.

To be considered for the Senior Accountant role at Astronomer, you should have 3-7+ years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. While a CPA is preferred, it's not mandatory. Familiarity with ERP systems is essential, and strong written and verbal communication skills are vital for managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

At Astronomer, as a Senior Accountant, you will work closely with external tax advisors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal taxes. Your role will also involve coordinating with international tax advisors for accurate VAT compliance and ensuring timely filing of VAT returns and payments.

The estimated salary for a Senior Accountant at Astronomer ranges from $130,000 to $150,000, along with an equity component. Please note that this range reflects a willingness to consider candidates with various levels of experience; actual compensation may vary based on specific skills and qualifications.

Having 7+ years of experience, familiarity with Workday ERP, previous experience using Navan for travel and expenses, and a solid understanding of GAAP and SOX can significantly boost your candidacy for the Senior Accountant position at Astronomer.

When answering this question, focus on your specific duties during the close process, including the timeline, how you ensured accuracy, and any methods you used to streamline the process. Sharing concrete examples will demonstrate your expertise.

Emphasize your experience working with external tax advisors, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws, and your ability to stay updated with changes in tax regulations across various jurisdictions.

Highlight your experience with capitalization, depreciation, reconciliations, and maintaining fixed asset registers. Discuss how you ensure proper documentation for asset transactions, as well as your attention to detail in managing asset lifecycle.

Discuss any ERPs you've worked with, such as Workday or others, and how they helped you optimize accounting processes. Explain how familiarity with such tools makes you adaptable and efficient in managing finance functions.

Provide examples of how you have organized your workload in previous roles. Discuss any tools or techniques, like project management software or prioritization frameworks, that you use to manage deadlines effectively.

Share specific instances where you identified a bottleneck in accounting processes, and what steps you took to improve them. Explaining the positive outcome will illustrate your proactive mindset.

Discuss your communication strategy with vendors and internal partners to gather all necessary data for accurate accruals. Highlight your attention to detail and organizational skills in making sure month-end processes run smoothly.

You can demonstrate your understanding of how diverse experiences contribute to innovative solutions and different perspectives in financial management, fostering a more holistic view in accounting practices.

Mention how you engage in continuous learning through professional development courses, webinars, and industry publications. This reflects your commitment to professional growth and keeping your knowledge updated.

Articulate your interest in Astronomer's mission to empower data teams and the innovative culture that welcomes diverse backgrounds. Share what excites you about the company’s values and how your skills align with the role.