Senior International Accountant

Yext is seeking a Senior International Accountant to join its growing and dynamic International Accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will primarily focus on payroll accounting, statutory accounting, financial statement preparation, assisting in the day-to-day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis. This role reports directly to the Sr. Accounting Manager based in India. This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You Have: 

• Maintain statutory accounting, filings, and reporting in compliance with Local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Perform local GAAP vs. US GAAP reconciliations for multiple entities, ensuring proper alignment and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements (FS) in accordance with local regulations and company policies.
• Preparing pay register to GL reconciliation, preparing and posting payroll JE for US and all international entities.
• Participate in various accounting functions, including preparing reconciliations and roll-forwards, performing account analysis, monthly flux analysis and processing month-end journal entries for a variety of general ledger accounts.
• Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements.
• Manage, analyze, and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger.
• Support leadership in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned.

What You'll Do: 

• Chartered Accountant or equivalent professional designation
• 4+ years of progressive accounting, reporting and finance experience.
• Working understanding of GAAP, IFRS and IGAAP.
• Proficient in managing and analyzing large-scale data.
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues.
• Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment.
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
• Excellent written and formal presentation skills.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office and G Suite, including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, G-Sheet and Google doc.
• Willingness to work European shift (1 pm to 10 pm) and ability and willingness to work shift hours to support the U.S. team during critical close periods.
• Familiarity with NetSuite, Coupa, Blackline, and Tableau or equivalent systems is preferred.

Perks and Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

• Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.

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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers. 

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