Senior GL Accountant (APAC)

1 Month ago • 5 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior GL Accountant at GitLab, you will support the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of balance sheet and P&L accounts. Responsibilities include preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and working with cross-functional teams. You'll ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley, establish automated financial reporting, and support policy implementation. This role also involves assisting with reports, presentations, and supporting the accounting team in day-to-day activities. Overall you will be contributing to the department's goals and objectives.

Must have:

5 years of US GAAP public company experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar.
Deep understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Docs.

Good to have:

Prior experience in SaaS/Tech
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience with Netsuite or other ERP tools
Experience working with international subsidiaries

Perks:

Benefits to support health, finances, and well-being
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support

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Job Details

GitLab is an open core software company that develops the most comprehensive AI-powered DevSecOps Platform, used by more than 100,000 organizations. Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and co-create the software that powers our world. When everyone can contribute, consumers become contributors, significantly accelerating the rate of human progress. This mission is integral to our culture, influencing how we hire, build products, and lead our industry. We make this possible at GitLab by running our operations on our product and staying aligned with our values. Learn more about Life at GitLab.

Thanks to products like Duo Enterprise, and Duo Workflow, customers get the benefit of AI at every stage of the SDLC. The same principles built into our products are reflected in how our team works: we embrace AI as a core productivity multiplier. All team members are encouraged and expected to incorporate AI into their daily workflows to drive efficiency, innovation, and impact across our global organisation.

As a Senior GL Accountant at GitLab, reporting to the Accounting Manager, this role will be responsible for supporting the monthly close process including making journal entries, cash and bank reconciliations and preparing and analyzing balance sheet and P&L accounts.

What You’ll Do

As an expert in US GAAP and IFRS standards, you will be tasked with both operational accounting and reporting, including detailed analysis, reconciliation and reporting of all general ledger accounts.
Responsible for monthly, quarterly and year-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations for prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, software implementation costs, etc.
Work closely with multiple levels of organization and cross-functional teams, including but not limited to FP&A, Sales Ops, People Ops, Legal, Benefits team, etc.
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the financial areas of responsibility, as applicable.
Establish effective and automated processes for financial reporting and analytics.
Support the design and implementation of new policies and procedures related to audit requirements and business activities.
Assist with preparation of reports and presentations for CFO, Controller, Board of Directors and Audit Committee meetings.
Work with and support the accounting team in day-to-day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements.
Support overall department goals and objectives
Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

What You’ll Bring

5 years US GAAP public company experience is required, prior experience in SaaS/Tech is a plus
Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or similar discipline
Certified Public Accountant a plus but not required
Deep understanding of US GAAP and IFRS
Demonstrated experience with technical accounting pronouncements, such as ASC 606, 840, 842, and 820
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and/or Google Docs and Sheets.
Experience working with Netsuite preferred or other ERP tools such as Oracle, SAP and Workday.
Experience working with international subsidiaries.
Flexible to meet changing priorities and the ability to prioritize workload to achieve on time accurate results.
Detail-oriented, self-directed and able to effectively complete tasks with minimal supervision.
You share our values, and work in accordance with those values.

How GitLab will support you

Benefits to support your health, finances, and well-being
All remote, asynchronous work environment
Flexible Paid Time Off
Team Member Resource Groups
Equity Compensation & Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Growth and Development Fund
Parental leave
Home office support

Please note that we welcome interest from candidates with varying levels of experience; many successful candidates do not meet every single requirement. Additionally, studies have shown that people from underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every single qualification. If you're excited about this role, please apply and allow our recruiters to assess your application.

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