Synacor is a global technology company that develops and delivers innovative software and technology solutions for customers around the world. We bring together talented teams across multiple countries to build, support, and continuously improve products and services that help our customers succeed. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, problem-solving, and delivering excellence
We are hiring a Senior Accountant to review and support the month-end close across a multi-entity, multi-currency group with subsidiaries in India, Canada, Singapore, Japan and the UK. You will review the work of our international accounting team, identify errors and unsupported balances, and help keep the close on schedule.
Beyond the close, you will be a key player in audits, consolidations, capitalized software, and tax projects. You will research GAAP guidance and write the technical memos that support our accounting positions. It is a strong fit for an accountant with about five years of experience who wants to broaden their skills in a varied accounting environment.
Reports to: Controller
Location: Remote. Candidates must work out of one of the following states, CT, FL, MI, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX
Type: Full-time, exempt
Pay Range, 100% On Target Earnings: $100,000 - $150,000
Job Duties- Review journal entries, accruals, prepaids and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the international accounting team.
- Identify errors, unsupported balances and aged reconciling items; provide clear feedback and follow through until each item is resolved.
- Review accounts payable before posting to the GL, including coding, period, approvals and accrual impact.
- Review cost and intercompany allocations for appropriate methodology, drivers, and calculation accuracy.
- Run the monthly and quarterly flux analysis; research variances and write clear explanations for management.
- Assist with the calculation and review of capitalized software development under ASC 350-40 (internal-use software and hosted platforms) and, where relevant, ASC 985-20 (software sold or licensed to customers).
- Partner with engineering to track and validate project timelines and costs. Maintain capitalization, amortization and impairment schedules.
- Support the annual US financial statement audit, statutory audits of the foreign subsidiaries, and bank or lender reviews.
- Assist in managing the request list (PBC): Review and organize support so it is complete, accurate and on time.
- Manage sales and use tax compliance including nexus monitoring, filings, reconciliations and notices, working with outside advisors.
- Support tax projects such as income tax provision , transfer pricing documentation, and property or franchise tax filings.
- Research US GAAP guidance and draft technical accounting memos and position papers.
- Document and improve close processes, controls and Sage workflows.
- Update and refine close workbooks and reconciliations to improve efficiency and automation.
- Perform with other accounting and finance duties and projects as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
- 5 years or more years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, accruals and reconciliations.
- Experience reviewing others' work and providing clear, constructive feedback.
- Working knowledge of foreign currency accounting, translation and intercompany eliminations in a multi-entity group.
- Hands-on audit experience, preparing and organizing support for external auditors.
- Ability to independently research US GAAP and write technical memos.
- Experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems across multiple entities and currencies.
- Advanced Excel: lookups, pivot tables and building reconciliations and schedules from raw data.
- Clear written and verbal communication, especially with teams in other countries and time zones.
- Self-directed and organized with the ability to manage priorities independently in a fully remote role.
- Flexibility to join calls with international teams outside standard US hours as needed.
- CPA, or progress toward it.
- Public accounting experience (Big 4 or regional firm) experience.
- Software or SaaS industry background, including capitalized software and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
- Exposure to multi-state sales and use tax and tools such as Avalara.
- Experience with SOX or internal controls documentation.
- Experience with UK, Singapore or India statutory reporting.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close, accruals, and reconciliations
- Experience reviewing others’ work and providing clear, constructive feedback
- Working knowledge of foreign currency accounting, translation, and intercompany eliminations in a multi-entity group
- Hands-on audit experience preparing and organizing support for external auditors
- Ability to independently research US GAAP and write technical accounting memos
- Experience with Sage Intacct or similar systems across multiple entities and currencies
- Advanced Excel skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and building reconciliations and schedules from raw data
- Clear written and verbal communication with international teams and time zones
- Self-directed and organized, with the ability to manage priorities independently in a fully remote role
- Flexibility to join calls with international teams outside standard US hours as needed
- CPA or progress toward CPA
- Public accounting experience, especially Big Four or regional firm experience
- Software or SaaS industry experience, including capitalized software and ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Exposure to multi-state sales and use tax and tools such as Avalara
- Experience with SOX or internal controls documentation
- Experience with UK, Singapore, or India statutory reporting
What We Do
Synacor is a cloud-based software and services company headquartered in Buffalo, New York with offices across the globe. We're known for serving global video, content, entertainment, internet and communications providers, device manufacturers, governments and enterprises. Our mission is to enable our customers to better engage with their consumers and partners. Our customers use Synacor’s technology platforms and services to scale their businesses and extend their subscriber relationships. We deliver email and collaboration platforms, and cloud-based identity management. Optimize your login experience with identity management tools & services utilizing Cloud ID: Scalable identity for TVE and Streaming media: www.getcloudid.com Rethink Collaboration with Zimbra Productivity Suite: Zimbra creates a collaborative, secure, and seamless environment to improve team engagement for better productivity with email and collaborations tools: www.zimbra.com
