Senior Accountant

As a Senior Accountant at Redis, you will be responsible for recording journal entries and managing the month-end close process effectively. You’ll also conduct reconciliations for general ledger accounts, support internal audits, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate crucial financial information, all while ensuring compliance with internal controls.

To qualify for the Senior Accountant position at Redis, you need a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, along with a CPA certification. Additionally, experience in Big 4 accounting or a similar environment is essential, as well as strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 regulations.

Redis is dedicated to supporting the career growth of its Senior Accountants by offering learning and development opportunities that foster continuous improvement and professional advancement. Your contributions will influence the company significantly, especially as we approach our IPO!

At Redis, the culture is vibrant and inclusive, embracing curiosity and diversity of thought. As a Senior Accountant, you'll find a supportive environment that celebrates individuality while also ensuring collaborative teamwork, making it a fun and rewarding place to grow your career.

Redis offers an attractive benefits package to its Senior Accountants, which includes competitive salaries, equity grants, unlimited time off, comprehensive health coverage, 401K plans, and various wellness incentives, ensuring a balanced work-life experience for its employees.

When answering this question, detail your specific responsibilities during the month-end close, emphasizing efficiency and accuracy. Highlight any strategies you've used to streamline processes and ensure compliance with accounting rules.

Explain your methodical approach to reconciliations, including checking each account’s transactions against supporting documents, identifying discrepancies, and how you would collaborate with other departments to resolve any issues.

Share your practical experience with US GAAP and describe situations where you applied your knowledge of SOX 404 compliance. Mention any audits you have participated in and the role you played in ensuring compliance.

Discuss the accounting software you are experienced with, detailing your proficiency level. Be ready to give examples of how you've used these tools to improve accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

Choose a specific example where you encountered a significant challenge, explain the actions you took to resolve it, and conclude with the positive results that arose from your efforts.

Highlight your attention to detail and the specific checks or procedures you implement before finalizing reports. Explain the concept of a review process and how you involve team members in gathering necessary information.

Outline how you simplify complex financial information, using clear language and visuals when necessary. Mention any experiences where effective communication led to informed decision-making by stakeholders.

Discuss your time management strategies, prioritization skills, and examples of how you’ve successfully managed workload peaks while ensuring accuracy in your work.

Provide details on your roles during audits, how you prepared for them, and your approach to working with auditors. Discuss lessons learned and how they improved your future accounting practices.

Talk about the resources you utilize, such as professional bodies, online courses, or webinars. Illustrate your commitment to lifelong learning and adapting to changes in the financial landscape.