GL Senior Accountant

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading digital presence platform for multilocation brands with thousands of customers worldwide. With one central platform brands can seamlessly deliver consistent accurate and engaging experiences and meaningfully connect with customers anywhere in the digital world. Our AI and machine learning technology powers the knowledge behind every customer engagement which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work globally by industry leaders such as Built In Fortune and Great Place To Work!

Yext is seeking an Senior Accountantto join its growing and dynamic accounting team. This is a handson position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process and performing financial analysis on an asneeded basis.

This role is required to be conducted onsite in our Hyderabad office.

What Youll Do

• Participate in various accounting functions to include; preparing reconciliations and roll forwards account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts Cash Fixed Assets Capitalized Software Accrued Publisher Fees Leases
• Assist in reconciliations between subledger and G/L.
• Participate in intercompany transactions ensuring proper recording reconciliation and settlement of balances.
• Support and assist with the monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles
• Design and implement internal controls
• Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements
• Manipulate and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
• Assist in external financial reporting processes
• Support leadership in completing special projects adhoc reporting and analysis requests and other tasks as assigned

What You Have

• BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
• 4 years experience in accounting
• Working understanding of GAAP
• Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data
• Ability to identify problems and discrepancies independently perform research and analysis of causes and recommend corrective actions
• Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues
• Must be detail and resultsoriented with an ability to work in a crossfunctional fastpaced and constantly evolving environment
• Ability to evaluate priorities and multitask accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
• Excellent written and formal presentation skills
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including MS Excel Word and Powerpoint

Bonus Points

• Big 4 public accounting or public/private company corporate accounting experience;
• Tech industry experience (SaaS company) a plus
• CA or working towards completing a CA
• Familiarity with Netsuite Salesforce Blackline Coupa Concur Tableau

Perks and Benefits

At Yext we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search and we know that to achieve that we need a global team of innovators visionary thought leaders and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best and to feel their best they must be wellinformed fuelled and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best we offer a wide range of benefits and perks including:

• PerformanceBased Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO) Parental Leave Sick Leave Casual Leave Bereavement Leave National Holidays and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy worklife balance.
• Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you your spouse two dependent children and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
• Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
• WorldClass Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a topnotch infrastructure including gaming rooms a plush pantry and breakout areas.

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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen heard and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races colors ethnicities religions creeds national origins ancestries genetics sexes pregnancy or childbirth sexual orientations genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual) ages physical or mental disabilities citizenships marital parental and/or familial status past current or prospective service in the uniformed services or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. It is Yexts policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application interviewing or participating in the employee selection process please complete this form.