Senior Accountant

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Job Description Summary:

Rocket Software is seeking a Senior Accountant to join the Corporate Accounting team. This role will play a key role in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, consolidated financial reporting, audit support, and administration of key accounting systems and controls.

The Senior Accountant will coordinate activities across Corporate Accounting and partner closely with teams including FP&A, Revenue, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Facilities, Benefits, Shared Services, and IT. The role is well suited for someone who enjoys both hands-on accounting and coordinating complex close and reporting processes across a global organization.

This is a US based remote position and candidates must be comfortable working Eastern Time Zone hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting for key corporate workstreams, including leases, legal accruals, bonus and commission accruals, debt, and capitalized IT expenditures.
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial statement preparation, including financial statement tables, footnotes, supporting schedules, and tie-outs.
• Ensure financial statement support and underlying accounting documentation are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.
• Support the consolidation of multiple legal entities and currencies, including foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations, and reconciliation of consolidated financial results.
• Coordinate monthly and quarterly close activities, including leading close calls, monitoring progress against deadlines, identifying bottlenecks, and following up on outstanding items.
• Support administration of Oracle, Blackline, and Lease Accelerator and troubleshoot system issues

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification.
• Strong accounting foundation and knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Hands-on experience with month-end and quarter-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, and supporting schedules.
• Strong Microsoft Excel, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies, manage competing deadlines, and independently drive issues toward resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to partner across accounting and non-accounting teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Oracle ERP, Blackline, consolidated financial reporting, and supporting interim and annual financial statement audits
• Experience with ASC 842, multi-entity or multinational accounting, and technical accounting research.
• Experience working within a private-equity-backed or similarly fast-paced global organization
• Interest in accounting systems, automation, AI, and continuous process improvement.

Annual salary range for this position is between $83,000.00 - $112,050.00 gross before taxes.

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What Rocket Software can offer you in USA:

• Unlimited Vacation Time as well as paid holidays and sick time

• Health and Wellness coverage options for Rocketeers and dependents

• Life and disability coverage

• Fidelity 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings with matching contributions

• Monthly student debt benefit program

• Tuition Reimbursement and Certificate Reimbursement Program opportunities

• Leadership and skills training opportunities

EOE M/F/Vet/Disability. Rocket Software Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Rocket Software Inc. is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

At Rocket Software, we believe AI is a critical enabler of innovation and productivity. All Rocketeers are expected to actively leverage AI-powered tools and technologies, where appropriate, to enhance efficiency, improve decision-making, and deliver greater impact in their roles. Embracing continuous learning and the responsible use of AI is an essential part of how we work.

Rocket is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please call: 781-577-4321 or send an email to people@rocketsoftware.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

As part of our commitment to a safe and trustworthy workplace, we include background and reference checks in our hiring process.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!