Senior Accountant

The Company 

Serving the People Who Serve the People 

Granicus is driven by the excitement of building, implementing, and maintaining technology that is transforming the Govtech industry by bringing governments and their constituents together. We are on a mission to support our customers by meeting the needs of their communities and implementing our technology in ways that are equitable and inclusive. Granicus has consistently appeared on the GovTech 100 list over the past 5 years and has been recognized as the best companies to work on BuiltIn.  

Over the last 25 years, we have served 5,500 federal, state, and local government agencies and more than 300 million citizen subscribers powering an unmatched Subscriber Network that uses our digital solutions to make the world a better place. With comprehensive cloud-based solutions for communications, government website design, meeting and agenda management software, records management, and digital services, Granicus empowers stronger relationships between government and residents across the U.S., U.K., Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. By simplifying interactions with residents, while disseminating critical information, Granicus brings governments closer to the people they serve—driving meaningful change for communities around the globe. 

Want to know more? See more of what we do here.  

The Granicus Accounting team is a dynamic and high performing group that partners with both internal and external customers to drive success for the Company. We are looking for a motivated and effective leader to join our accounting team.  The ideal candidate would be resourceful, flexible with requests, enjoys solving problems and is effective at managing relationships and communicating.

What Your Impact Will Look Like Here

• Oversee and execute comprehensive month-end close tasks, including but not limited to, posting revenue and deferred revenue journal entries.
• Conduct detailed monthly revenue reviews, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP revenue accounting standards.
• Prepare and present sophisticated revenue reports for the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and Board of Directors, providing insightful analysis and recommendations.
• Prepare and reconcile deferred revenue and unbilled receivable balance sheets, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with the Revenue Manager to address and resolve business line-specific revenue inquiries, providing expert guidance and support.
• Maintain and ensure the accuracy of revenue recognition data within NetSuite, implementing best practices for data management.
• Facilitate month-end close activities and various accounting tasks related to the integration of acquired companies, ensuring seamless transitions.
• Lead and assist with multiple ad hoc projects, particularly those related to acquisitions, demonstrating strong project management skills.
• Provide comprehensive documentation and support for annual external audits, ensuring compliance and readiness.
• Perform and oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all discrepancies are promptly addressed.
• Maintain and apply in-depth knowledge of GAAP revenue accounting standards, ensuring all revenue-related activities comply with regulatory requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of revenue accounting operations.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Legal, and Operations, to ensure alignment on revenue recognition policies and practices.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior accounting staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
• Stay current with changes in accounting standards and regulations, ensuring the company’s revenue recognition practices remain compliant.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new accounting systems and tools to improve revenue accounting processes.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to revenue recognition, ensuring robust internal controls are in place.

You will love this job if you have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in revenue accounting, with a focus on month-end close and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions is a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606 and its application in revenue recognition.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience with process improvement and automation in accounting functions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

Don’t have all the skills/experience mentioned above? At Granicus, we are trying to build diverse, inclusive teams. We do not have degree requirements for most of our roles. If you don’t meet every requirement above but are excited to learn more, we encourage you to apply. We might just be able to find another role that could be a perfect fit! 

Security and Privacy Requirements

-     Responsible for Granicus information security by appropriately preserving the Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of Granicus information assets in accordance with the company's information security program.

-     Responsible for ensuring the data privacy of our employees and customers, their data, as well as taking all required privacy training in a timely manner, in accordance with company policies.

The Team

- We are a remote-first company with a globally distributed workforce across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, India, Armenia, Australia, and New Zealand.

The Culture

- At Granicus, we are building a transparent, inclusive, and safe space for everyone who wants to be

a part of our journey.

- A few culture highlights include – Employee Resource Groups to encourage diverse voices

- Coffee with Mark sessions – Our employees get to interact with our CEO on very important and

sometimes difficult issues ranging from mental health to work-life balance and current affairs. 

- Microsoft Teams communities focused on wellness, art, furbabies, family, parenting, and more.-=- - We bring in special guests from time to time to discuss issues that impact our employee

population 

The Impact

- We are proud to serve dynamic organizations around the globe that use our digital solutions to make the world a better place — quite literally. We have so many powerful success stories that illustrate how our solutions are impacting the world. See more of our impact here.

Granicus is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, sexual or affectional orientation, marital status, status regarding public assistance, familial status, military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.