Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with 2-4 years of accounting experience., Public accounting experience preferred; CPA is a plus., Proficiency with ERP and reporting systems, and strong Excel skills., Understanding of GAAP and internal control procedures..

Key responsibilities:

Support major accounting processes including General Ledger Close and Internal/External Reporting.

Perform month-end closing, account reconciliations, and prepare detailed analyses.

Review the work of staff accountants and support audit teams.

Identify and implement process improvements while ensuring compliance with accounting policies.

Job description

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.

We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Senior Accountant and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward.  This will be a remote role working out of your home office but due to team location, we need candidates to be in EST or CST zone.

As a Senior Accountant, you will be joining a fun, and dynamic team who thrive on collaboration and team efforts to accomplish tasks. As part of the Corporate Accounting team, you will have a great opportunity to learn how essential Accounting processes and related functions work; while having daily exposure to a variety of projects and business critical tasks.

In this role, you will:

Support the following major Accounting processes and related functions; North America General Ledger Close, World-Wide Consolidation, and Internal/External Reporting
Perform some month end closing, day-to-day accounting operations, account reconciliations for general ledger accounts, reconcile intercompany accounts, and prepare detailed analyses.
Review the work of the team’s staff accountants during the day-to-day accounting operations, month end close process and reporting.
Support the internal and external audit teams
Assisting with developing new processes and/or reporting requirements for new activities that occur as the business grows
Maintain a continuous improvement mindset and proactively identify, review and implement process improvements
Maintain and ensure ongoing compliance with accounting policies and procedures
Perform any other projects assigned by the Senior Manager of Accounting on an as-needed basis

Your background:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting along with 2-4 year of accounting based experience
Public accounting experience preferred, CPA is a plus
Willingness to roll up their sleeves to get tasks done
Experience with ERP and reporting systems preferred
Ability to adapt rapidly to changing priorities – flexibility, teamwork, collaborative work style and positive attitude
Strong organization skills, attention to detail, and the ability to meet the deadlines
Proficiency with Excel skills. (e.g. high comfort level with consolidation and joining data, creating formulas, etc.)
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and internal control procedures
Must be a self-starter and take initiative

If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.  

What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy: 

Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.

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Together, We Make Progress

Progress is an inclusive workplace where opportunities to succeed are available to everyone. As a multicultural company serving a global community, we encourage a wide range of points of view and celebrate our diverse backgrounds. Our unique combination of perspectives inspires innovation, connects us to our customers and positively affects our communities. It is only by working together and learning from each other that we make Progress. Join us!

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