Senior Accountant

Astronomer empowers data teams to bring mission-critical software, analytics, and AI to life and is the company behind Astro, the industry-leading unified DataOps platform powered by Apache Airflow®. Astro accelerates building reliable data products that unlock insights, unleash AI value, and powers data-driven applications. Trusted by more than 700 of the world's leading enterprises, Astronomer lets businesses do more with their data. To learn more, visit www.astronomer.io.

Your background may be unconventional; as long as you have the essential qualifications, we encourage you to apply. While having "bonus" qualifications makes for a strong candidate, Astronomer values diverse experiences. Many of us at Astronomer haven't followed traditional career paths, and we welcome it if yours hasn't either.

About this role:

We are looking for a talented Senior Accountant to join our Finance Organization and focus on bringing the best practices to our employees and suppliers. In this role, reporting directly to the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will assist with monthly and yearly close and take ownership of the Tax compliance, T&E process and Fixed Assets.  Our ideal candidate is deadline-driven, has keen attention to detail, and is ready to learn. 

What you get to do:

• Assist with a timely and accurate monthly general ledger close and management reporting. 

• Work closely with our external tax advisors to ensure local, state, and federal tax compliance and timely process all tax payments.  

• Work closely with our international tax advisors to ensure VAT compliance. Ensure VAT returns are filed and payments are made in a timely manner.  

• Prepare and gather information for the Insurance renewal process every year.  

• Ensure adherence to company policies for travel and expenses. Work closely with procurement to ensure the T&E statement and related data are uploaded in Navan at month's end. 

• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of month-end expense accruals by communicating with vendors and internal business partners.

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and reconciliations.

• Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure proper documentation for asset additions, disposals, and transfers.

Other Support Activities: 

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the accounting function and implement best practices.

• Provide audit support as needed.

• Perform ad-hoc tasks as necessary and support other team members as needed.
  

What you bring to the role:

• 3-7+ years of accounting experience .

• A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting (CPA preferred, active or inactive).

• Experience with an ERP.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Deadline-driven, organized, attention to detail, and highly motivated.

Bonus points if you have:

• 7+ years experience.

• Workday ERP experience.

• Previous experience with Navan(T&E).

• Solid understanding of GAAP and SOX .

The estimated salary for this role ranges from $130,000 - $150,000, along with an equity component. This range is merely an estimate, and the width of the range reflects willingness to consider candidates with broad prior seniority. Actual compensation may deviate from this range based on skills, experience, and qualifications.

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