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About the Role
Forter is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage general accounting operations and support financial close processes. This role involves preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and collaborating cross-functionally. The ideal candidate is a self-starter with strong attention to detail, the ability to multitask, and excellent communication skills, willing to embrace new challenges in a global enterprise environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review monthly payroll journal entries for U.S. and international entities.
- Manage and reconcile key payroll-related accounts.
- Own ASC 606 commission accounting, including capitalization, amortization, and impairment analysis.
- Prepare, review, and record accounting entries for internally developed software costs and perform related account reconciliations.
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit.
- Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process efficiencies and automation.
- Handle special projects and ad-hoc requests.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a technology or SaaS company with a combination of private and public company experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Proficiency with HRIS, Commission, and Accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, CIQ, ADP).
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
- Willingness to embrace AI to support day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- A strong work ethic, a proactive attitude, and a high level of integrity.
Skills
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- NetSuite
- CIQ
- ADP
- Microsoft Excel
- AI
Location
- NYC
Work Type
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $125,000 - $150,000 annually
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
- Matching 401K Plan
- Comprehensive and generous health insurance, including vision and dental coverage
- Home office allowance
- Generous PTO policy
- Half day Fridays
About the Company
- Forter is a human-first, AI-built company that protects revenue and unlocks great customer experiences by analyzing patterns across a network of over 2 billion shoppers. Their technology delivers identity intelligence across the entire commerce journey. Trusted by brands like Nordstrom, Instacart, and Adobe, Forter has raised $525M and powers commerce decisions for nearly 1 million businesses globally. They have received numerous workplace and innovation awards, including Great Place to Work Certification and Fortune’s Best Workplaces in NYC.
Equal Opportunity
- Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.