Senior Accountant - Accounting & Financial Reporting at Airbase

Radnor, Pennsylvania, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Accounting, Finance, Industrial GasesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or business from an accredited college or university
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in financial reporting and/or financial accounting
  • Detailed knowledge and understanding of IFRS
  • Strong "client service" mindset with the ability to interface and collaborate effectively with internal and external parties
  • Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage large data sets and complex calculations
  • Ability to assume increasing responsibilities in a rapidly-changing environment
  • Ability to understand the impact of new technologies on processes and costs
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting local, BSC, and Corporate management and demands
  • Flexible/team player; comfortable changing directions mid-stream; understands the importance of achieving team objectives and has the ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization

Responsibilities

  • Perform month-end procedures, including preparation of analysis and posting of journal entries related to general month-end journal entries and accruals, Hedge Accounting, IFRS 16, Deferred Compensation, Hardgoods Rebates, key accounting provisions, and reserves
  • Along with the BSC, ensure accurate financial and statistical close processes including general ledger account reconciliations and other analyses within established timelines
  • Coordinate and participate in monthly/quarterly Financial Reporting Package submissions to the global headquarters
  • Prepare reports and other financial information requests made by management, other key stakeholders, or other Airgas teams
  • Participate in ongoing projects and enhancements to accounting and reporting processes including leveraging systems and reporting tools
  • Provide support, direction, and training to staff level accountants
  • Ensure compliance with the Company’s financial policies/procedures and other matters related to compliance
  • Look for ways to continually improve and streamline standard processes to increase efficiency and/or effectiveness
  • Support the Business Service Center (BSC) in Argentina
  • Act as a liaison to all Airgas Business Unit (BU) subsidiaries on accounting matters and consult with stakeholders such as the Corporate Controller, Director of Financial Control, internal/external auditors, BU Management, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and Legal
  • Manage various ad hoc projects

Skills

Journal Entries
Accruals
Hedge Accounting
IFRS 16
Deferred Compensation
Financial Reporting
Month-End Close
GAAP

Airbase

Spend management and AP automation platform

About Airbase

Airbase offers a spend management platform that helps businesses manage their financial operations more effectively. The platform includes services such as guided procurement, accounts payable automation, expense management, and corporate card management. These features allow companies to control their spending, streamline procurement processes, and automate accounts payable tasks. Airbase's software is designed to be user-friendly, providing visibility and control over spending for clients ranging from small businesses to large corporations. Unlike many competitors, Airbase also fosters a community for finance professionals through its Slack group, Off the Ledger, where users can share insights and ask questions. The goal of Airbase is to provide businesses with the tools they need to manage their finances efficiently and ensure compliance globally.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$88MTotal Funding
ACQUISITIONCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, FintechIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Business could threaten Airbase's market share in spend management.
Paylocity's acquisition may disrupt existing client relationships or service offerings.
Rapid AI integration may face adoption challenges, impacting customer satisfaction.

Differentiation

Airbase offers a comprehensive spend management platform with AP automation and corporate card management.
The platform provides real-time insights into spending, enhancing decision-making for mid-market firms.
Airbase's partnership with Sardine enhances fraud prevention, increasing platform security and client trust.

Upsides

AI-powered Touchless AP reduces manual processing time, boosting efficiency and cost savings.
Paylocity's acquisition could expand Airbase's resources and accelerate growth and innovation.
New spend analytics and vendor management features offer better financial control for clients.

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