Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.
What is The Role
The Finance team is seeking an Accountant as part of our growth. This person will perform the day-to-day ledger entries with the guidance from the Accounting Manager.What You Will Be Doing
You will help to streamline processes and improve existing procedures as Elastic dynamically grows and as the accounting team proactively plans ahead. You will review accounts and prepare supporting schedules for the monthly close. In addition, you will- Perform corporate month-end close activities including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations.
- Preparation of US and International intercompany journal entries, financial accruals, bank transactions and other journal entries.
- Preparation of financial statement, account flux analysis.
- Produce ad-hoc reports, analysis, and special projects.
- Assist with audit by providing supporting documents and answering procedural questions for auditors.
What You Bring
Do you have the dedication to problem solve, ask questions, and find answers? Are you eager to work in a dynamic, global tech company as part of a rapidly growing finance team? Can you evaluate and recommend new approaches and procedures that result in process improvements and efficiencies? If that's you, optimistically you also have:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (mandatory)2-3 years of professional, relevant experience
- Experience with ERP systems (mandatory), Intermediate Excel skills, (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, etc.)
- Experience with Sarbanes- Oxley compliance and internal controls,Team oriented personality.
- Experience with foreign currency and multiple international subsidiaries EMEA, APAC, NA, preferred
- Experience with creating payroll related journal entries
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Strong attention-to-detail
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentPositivity!
Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People
As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.
We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.
- Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
- Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
- Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
- Generous number of vacation days each year
- Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
- Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
- Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave
Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.
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