Sr. Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at iSpot.tv, you will be responsible for managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities. This includes performing detailed variance analyses, budget-to-actual reviews, and managing intercompany eliminations and consolidations. Furthermore, you’ll prepare complex journal entries in compliance with GAAP and critically evaluate account reconciliations. Your role will also involve identifying opportunities for system and process improvements, collaborating closely with finance leadership, and supporting audit efforts for GAAP financial statements and regulatory compliance.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant position at iSpot.tv, candidates must have a CPA or CPA eligibility, alongside a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field. Ideally, you should have at least three years of Big 4 public accounting experience or five years in general accounting, with a deep knowledge of GAAP and month-end close processes. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are crucial, alongside effective communication abilities to interact with different stakeholders.

Success as a Senior Accountant at iSpot.tv will hinge on your proficiency in U.S. GAAP and your ability to analyze complex accounting issues. Strong organizational skills will enable you to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Additionally, exceptional problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent written and verbal communication will facilitate your interactions across various teams. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions will also be essential for analyzing financial data.

The work culture at iSpot.tv is dynamic and inclusive, encouraging teamwork and collaboration among employees. As a Senior Accountant, you’ll work in a hybrid environment that promotes flexibility while ensuring consistency within your financial operations. The company values innovative thinking and empowers employees to contribute ideas that enhance efficiency and scalability. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor junior team members, further promoting a positive and growth-focused workplace.

Yes, iSpot.tv supports a hybrid and flexible workplace policy, which means that Senior Accountants can enjoy the benefits of both in-office and remote work settings. Employees who reside within proximity to the Bellevue office might work in the office for 1-3 days a week, while those located further away from the offices may work fully remotely. This flexibility allows you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while being an integral part of our innovative team.

In responding to this question, provide specific examples from your past roles where you successfully managed month-end closing activities. Highlight key tasks, such as variance analysis, preparing journal entries, and the reconciliation process, while also emphasizing any improvements you identified and implemented.

Your answer should demonstrate your comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP. Discuss the importance of staying current with GAAP standards, how you have implemented these into your daily practices, and examples of moments where you adjusted processes to maintain compliance.

Explain your methodology for variance analysis, including the steps you take to compare budgeted versus actual figures. Be sure to mention how you identify discrepancies, your approach to researching variances, and how you communicate findings to stakeholders.

When answering this question, provide a specific example where your analytical skills led to a process improvement. Focus on the challenges faced, the solutions proposed, and the positive outcomes resulting from your initiative.

Your answer should outline your approach to mentorship, such as training strategies, ways to share knowledge, and how you provide constructive feedback. Discuss specific instances where your guidance has helped a junior team member progress.

Detail your experience with various accounting systems including any ERP systems such as NetSuite. Explain how you leverage these tools to enhance your efficiency in financial reporting and general ledger management.

Use the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide a comprehensive answer. Highlight the complexity of the issue, your analytical approach to resolving it, and the successful result you achieved.

Discuss your organization strategies, such as utilizing task lists, timelines, or accounting software functionalities that help track your responsibilities. Be sure to illustrate times when your organizational skills allowed you to meet tight deadlines.

Outline your steps for preparing for audits, including how you ensure your records are accurate and up to date, documentation practices, and your communication efforts with auditors. Share experiences that showcase your proactive approach to compliance.

Explain your general approach to managing stress and meeting deadlines, perhaps mentioning practices such as prioritizing tasks, breaking work into manageable parts, and your reliance on clear communication when coordinating with team members.