Staff Accountant at Diligent Corporation

Galway, County Galway, Ireland

Diligent Corporation Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
SaaS, Governance Risk Compliance, Technology, FinanceIndustries

Requirements

  • Knowledge of U.S. GAAP; strong understanding of core accounting principles an advantage
  • 1–2 years of progressive accounting experience; technology/SaaS exposure is a plus
  • Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP; comfort with ERP reporting/analytics an advantage
  • Strong communication skills; ability to partner effectively across functions and geographies
  • Organized, hands-on, and adaptable; able to prioritize, multitask, and independently drive outcomes in a fast-paced environment
  • Mindset for automation and AI; proficient with spreadsheets (formulas, pivots, lookups) and eager to pilot new tools

Responsibilities

  • Support day-to-day general ledger activities and help deliver accurate, on-time end close in collaboration with FP&A and cross-functional teams
  • Support statutory audits and filings for international entities, coordinating required schedules and documentation
  • Prepare or assist with international indirect tax filings and partner with the tax team on compliance for entities outside the US and Canada
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders; communicate proactively to resolve issues and improve outcomes
  • Drive process improvement: standardize checklists, reduce manual touches, and propose automation to improve accuracy, efficiency, and speed
  • Assist with acquisition integrations by aligning new entities to accounting policies, controls, and close cadence
  • Apply an AI-first toolkit: use tools to automate and streamline reconciliations, recurring journals, variance analysis, audit requests, documentation drafts, and GL anomaly reviews

Skills

General Ledger
Accounting
Audits
International Compliance
Financial Processes
Automation Tools
AI
Reconciliations
Variance Analysis
FP&A
Tax

Diligent Corporation

Provides governance, risk, and compliance solutions

About Diligent Corporation

Diligent provides governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) solutions through a subscription-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform. Their tools help organizations manage board activities, ensuring clarity and security in operations. Clients, including large enterprises and non-profits, use Diligent's software to streamline board management, comply with regulations, and support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments. Diligent stands out from competitors by focusing on data security, user privacy, and a user-friendly interface. The company's goal is to help organizations navigate regulatory challenges and achieve their strategic objectives.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1994Year Founded
$21.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Health Insurance
Paid Vacation
Wellness Program

Risks

Data breaches raise concerns about Diligent's data security measures.
Expansion into Latin America may present operational and regulatory challenges.
New AI features could pose risks related to data privacy compliance.

Differentiation

Diligent serves over one million users from 23,000 organizations globally.
The company empowers 62% of the Fortune 500 with its GRC solutions.
Diligent integrates AI-driven analytics to enhance decision-making for board members.

Upsides

Diligent's new ESG module aligns with growing interest in ESG reporting.
Expansion in Latin America offers significant growth opportunities for Diligent.
Partnerships with firms like Aeries Technology accelerate market penetration.

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