GL Accountant

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience. Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves.GL Accountant - PhilippinesFive9 is a leading provider of cloud software for the enterprise contact center market, bringing the power of the cloud to thousands of customers and facilitating more than three billion customer interactions annually. Since 2001, Five9 has led the cloud revolution in contact centers, helping organizations transition from legacy premise-based solutions to the cloud. Five9 provides businesses with cloud contact center software that is reliable, secure, compliant, and scalable, which is designed to create exceptional customer experiences, increase agent productivity, and deliver tangible business results.To complement our rapid growth, we are seeking a GL Accountant to join our US Accounting team. This position will be remote. The person in this role should be a strong communicator who is able to work effectively with peers and management alike in a high-paced environment. The ideal candidate is someone who experience in preparing journal entries, reconciling financial statements and accounts, and ensuring data accuracy. Successful candidates will have attention to detail, strong technical accounting experience and can respond quickly, energetically, and enthusiastically. This position reports to the Manager, GL Accounting.Job DescriptionResponsible for certain month-end close, reconciliation and reporting proceduresPerform the day-to day accounting processes and procedures relating to, but not limited to fixed assets, prepaids, payroll, and certain accrualsPerform tasks associated with the general ledger, (i.e., enters monthly journal entries)Perform monthly reconciliations and account analysis for designated balance sheet accounts and certain operating accountsReview daily bank activities and assist the GL team with bank reconciliationsAssist on quarterly reviews and year-end audit procedures with external auditorsAssist with SOX controls and facilitate PBCs for external and internal auditorsAssist with technical accounting, as neededPerform additional tasks as requestedInterfaces with other departments to determine the monthly accruals and other monthly journal entries, especially relating to closing activities. Communicate with the employee population regarding relevant accounting issues. Review and prepare international month close packages for foreign subsidiariesIdentify opportunities and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and quality continuouslyDesired Skills & ExperienceBachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting or Finance. 3 to 5 years of Accounting experienceStrong understanding of accounting operations and close proceduresNetSuite experience is highly desirableHighly detail oriented and organized in workAbility to meet assigned deadlinesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focusAbility to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectivesAbility to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving and resultsProficiency with Microsoft Office, advanced Excel a plus (V-lookups, pivot tables, etc.)Public accounting experience desirableAmenable to work in US time or night shift scheduleCompany BenefitsCompany stocksAnnual merit increase based on performance15% night shift differential payPaid Leave with Cash ConversionHMO with free dependentsRetirement PlanLife InsuranceWhile on work from home setup: Internet and meal allowance are providedEmployee Assistance Program for mental and social well-beingGovernment-mandated Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, PagIBIG, 13th month pay, Solo parent leave, Special leave for women)Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  The more inclusive we are, the better we are.  Five9 is an equal opportunity employer.View our privacy policy, including our privacy notice to California residents here: https://www.five9.com/pt-pt/legal.Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.