Senior Accountant
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$ 73400 - 99400
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Job Description
Overview
At PowerSchool we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging empowering and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.
Team Overview
Our Finance team is a passionate high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting reporting and analytical projects ensuring the integrity of financial data.
Responsibilities
Our Accounting team manages business transactions on behalf of the organization reporting on company performance issuing financial statements and maintaining financial records.
As Senior Accountant your day-to-day job will consist of:
- Oversee higher risk accounting balances and policies like software capitalization (ASC 985 and ASC 350) stock compensation (ASC 718)
- Conduct financial analysisto assess business performance identify trends and provide actionable insights for leadership.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial closes conducting analytical reviews and variance explanations to maintain balance sheet integrity.
- Manage and reconcile key balance sheet accounts ensuring accuracy completeness and alignment with US GAAP.
- Identify process inefficienciesin financial workflows and recommend improvements to enhance accuracy automation and scalability.
- Lead process improvement initiatives implementing best practices for financial reporting reconciliations and transaction processing.
- Strengthen internal controlsaround financial reporting ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with FP&A tax and audit teams to optimize financial operations and maintain financial stability.
- Assist in implementing and refining accounting policiesspecific to SaaS and EdTech industries aligning them with business objectives.
- Support external audits and tax filings ensuring transparency consistency and compliance in financial documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant and related work experience.
- Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
- Expertise in GAAP accounting
- Strong proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis
- Experience with process improvement methodologies such as Lean Accounting or automation tools to streamline financial workflows.
- Advanced knowledge of ERP systems(e.g. NetSuite Oracle Workday) and accounting software.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail with experience handling complex reconciliations.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Experience in SaaS and EdTech industries highly desired
Compensation & Benefits
PowerSchool offers the following benefits:
- Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical Dental Vision Pharmacy benefits Life Insurance and AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
- Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
- Comprehensive 401(k) plan
- Generous Parental Leave
- Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
- Wellness Program including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance Identity Theft Protection Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage
A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $73400 - $99400 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicants skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures degrees and certifications; specific geographic location; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.
EEO Commitment
PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process please let us know by emailing
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Unclear
