Team Lead, Accounting

As an Accounting Team Lead at Bazaarvoice, you will be responsible for organizing and managing the team of accounting employees and be responsible for monthly accrued and capitalized commissions accounting. This position will focus on key general ledger accounting related to the consolidated financial statements for all Bazaarvoice locations in the US, EMEA and APAC. You will report to the Accounting Manager and will also work closely with the Austin, Texas-based accounting team. You will answer accounting questions, following month/quarter-end reporting procedures and ensure the financial statement accounts are properly stated in accordance with US GAAP. Your responsibilities include: Administration of capitalized commissions software platform and related monthly processes, including monthly journal entry preparation and analysis. Lead Accounting team while providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and professional growth. Oversee and manage the accounting operations required to close the consolidated financial statements. Review the monthly reconciliations prepared by the Accounting Team and ensure adherence to the month and quarter-end close timelines. Ensure team compliance with US GAAP accounting standards and internal controls and accounting policies. Interpret, execute, and update the corporate accounting policies related to areas such as prepaid assets, fixed assets, etc. Work in ERP accounting system and ensure the business process and controls are maintained. Work extensively with finance management, external accounting service provider and auditors. Administer the accounting close software and ensure completion of all tasks and reconciliations within deadlines. Work closely with the global finance organization for process improvements and other ad hoc projects.