Senior GL Accountant (LATAM)

An overview of this role
Please note the location for this position is Mexico.
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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