ABOUT THE ROLE Accela is seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Accountant to join our Accounting team. This is a key role to drive an efficient and accurate monthly financial close process. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounting operations, month-end close, and managing complex projects. We’re looking for a collaborative team player with a positive attitude, creative problem-solving skills, and strong attention to details. The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-tech environment and communicate effectively across cross-functional teams is essential. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES  <ul> <li>Prepare journal entries to support close activities, including but not limited to prepaids, fixed assets, intangibles, accruals, intercompany transactions, etc.</li> <li>Perform reconciliations for responsible accounts, ensuring accuracy and adherence to US GAAP.</li> <li>Conduct flux analysis and provide insights on variances.</li> <li>Partner with external tax firm to file various returns and resolve discrepancies.</li> <li>Assist in the preparation of various supporting schedules and analyses for internal and external reporting, tax, and audit processes.</li> <li>Assist in documenting internal processes/controls as well as identifying actionable insights and suggest recommendations to address issues and improve processes/efficiencies.</li> <li>Collaborate and serve as a liaison to other departments on accounting matters with cross functional impact, identify areas for improvement and solve problems.</li> <li>Support accounting integration activities and other projects assigned.</li> <li>Support AP team and international team when needed.</li> </ul>  REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS <ul> <li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance</li> <li>Thorough understanding of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)</li> <li>Minimum 5 years of related work experience</li> <li>Public accounting firm experience or CPA is a plus</li> <li>Experience with NetSuite or other large ERP system</li> <li>Experience with multi-currency and multi-entity books</li> <li>Advanced knowledge of MS Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with Copilot</li> <li>Ability to multitask, stay organized and prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced and continuously changing environment</li> <li>Promotes teamwork and works well with other members</li> <li>Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and positive attitude</li> </ul>   ABOUT ACCELA For nearly 20 years, Accela has been an industry leader in designing and delivering government software to improve efficiency, increase citizen engagement and enable the development of thriving communities. Today, citizens are savvy to how services should be delivered, and expect a consistently convenient, openly transparent view into their local government. While government agencies struggle to do more with less, our mission has never been more critical. Accela provides a robust, cloud-based platform of government software solutions that accelerate growth, efficiency, and transparency in communities of all sizes. From planning, to building, to service request management and more, Accela’s SaaS offerings level the playing field for small and medium governments and enable smaller agencies to leverage larger city technologies. Our open and flexible technology helps agencies address specific needs today, while ensuring they are well prepared for the emerging challenges of the future. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Accela believes in developing and nurturing a workplace community where our differences are celebrated, and everyone feels a sense of psychological safety and belonging. Accela is committed to putting resources and attention towards evolving our practices, policies, and philosophies to enable diversity to thrive and to support equity in opportunity for everyone. COMPENSATION AND WELL-BEING The annual base salary range for this full-time position is $105,000 - $120,000. The actual annual base salary offered may be adjusted based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, location, education, skills, training, and experience. In addition to an annual base salary, this role is eligible to earn commissions. Accela’s U.S. team members will receive a generous benefits package consisting of options including medical, dental, and vision plans, family planning benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, health savings account with company contributions, flexible spending account, life, accident, and disability coverage, business travel insurance, employee assistance programs, and other well-being benefits. Accela is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and will respond to requests for job accommodations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, protected veteran status, or based on disability, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

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