| Location | NY (Remote) |
| Salary | $90,000–$105,000 Per Year |
Senior Accountant - General Ledger (US) @ Zema Global
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Senior Accountant - General Ledger (US)
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Department / Accounting
Illinois - remote, Texas - remote, Colorado - remote
Full-time
$90,000 USD - $105,000 USD
RQ-0049
Location: Preference is given to candidates who can work in Denver, Colorado, Texas. However, we are also open to candidates based in Illinois, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Utah, Wyoming, Massachusetts, etc.
Department: Finance & Accounting
Work Model: Remote
Position Type: Full-time, Permanent
Employment Level (optional): Senior
Industry: Energy Data, Commodities & Financial Technology (FinTech)
Reports To: Accounting Manager
Working Hours: Standard business hours (Monday-Friday), with occasional overlap to support order-to-cash operations across multiple entities.
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About Us
Founded in 1995, Zema Global Data Corporation empowers organizations to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results. Over the past two years, Zema Global has accelerated its growth through strategic investment and acquisition to strengthen our global leadership. Together we're helping our customers gain a Decisioning Advantage - one bold idea at a time. With a presence across global energy, commodity, and financial markets, Zema Global empowers customers to simplify complexity, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions that drive measurable results.
At Zema Global, we Think Big, Make It Happen, and Win as One. We thrive on collaboration, creativity, and respect, united by a shared drive to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for our customers and communities. If you're inspired by solving complex challenges and contributing to a culture that values purpose and performance, we invite you to join us.
Position Overview
Zema Global is hiring a Senior Accountant to own month-end accruals, AP, fixed assets, payroll journals, allocations, and intercompany accounting across our growing, multi-entity company. This role will be formative in creating best-in-class processes that scale as the business expands. We need someone who has built processes and systems and has real experience navigating periods of significant change and growth.
You'll be a key hire in a finance function being rebuilt from the ground up, with real ownership over how the day-to-day work gets done across a growing, multi-entity company.
What Youll Be Doing
Own monthly/quarterly accruals and general ledger accounting across the U.S., Canada, UK, and other entities.
Manage accounts payable processes and vendor relationships.
Own fixed assets accounting: additions, disposals, and depreciation schedules in NetSuite.
Own prepaid expense schedules and amortization.
Own intercompany accounting and allocations.
Maintain R&D capitalization schedules.
Support the monthly close process alongside the Accounting Manager.
Take on ad hoc general accounting projects, including integrating newly acquired entities into GL processes.
Mentor and guide AP support staff as the team builds out.
Embrace AI tools like Claude into your day-to-day workflow.
What Youll Bring
Essential
Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
6-8 years of progressive general accounting experience.
Hands-on NetSuite experience.
Experience working with AP automation platforms such as Ramp, Brex, Concur or similar.
Solid AP process experience, including corporate cards and employee reimbursements.
Experience with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals and intercompany accounting.
Experience operating across multiple countries/currencies.
A track record of building process through real organizational change and growth.
Experience leading at least 1 direct report.
Desirable
CPA.
Prior experience in a PE-backed or actively acquisitive company.
Experience implementing or transitioning AP automation tools.
Why Join Zema Global?
Global Impact. Shape the future of energy, commodities, and financial markets through innovative technology.
Innovation at Scale. Work with cutting-edge software, advanced analytics, and complex data that solve real-world challenges.
Career Growth. Join a fast-growing global organization where your ideas, development, and career progression are valued.
Exceptional People. Collaborate with talented colleagues and industry experts across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Meaningful Ownership. Take ownership of your work, influence strategic initiatives, and make a measurable impact on our customers and business.
One Global Team. Be part of a collaborative culture built on trust, respect, and our values: Think Big. Make It Happen. Win as One.
Application Information
Please submit your English CV in PDF format. If your experience aligns with our requirements, our Talent Acquisition team will contact you regarding the next steps.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Zema Global is committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristic.
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