Senior General Ledger Accountant

Senior General Ledger Accountant

At NAVEX, we're transforming the world—making it safer, more ethical, and ensuring every voice is heard. That's real impact.

Our high-performance culture is driven by our values. We move with speed, passion and purpose—as one team. We are bold in our ideas, accountable in our actions, and committed to doing the right things right.

NAVEX is seeking a Senior General Ledger Accountant to join our high performing Accounting team. You will play a key role in our financial reporting process to ensure accurate and timely presentation of balance sheet and income statement activity. This position provides the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growing company and is responsible for supporting our Accounting team in key activities such as month-end close, year-end reporting and audits, as well as process improvements. This position also requires working in collaboration with various departments. The talent and drive of our team members are key to our continued success!

You'll thrive in this hybrid role surrounded by an engaged, collaborative team deeply committed to your success. Join us and help shape what's next!

What you'll get:

• Meaningful purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match.
• High-performance environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You'll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career.
• Candid, supportive culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement.
• Growth that matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth.
• Rewards for results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact.

What you'll do:

• Own assigned areas of the general ledger, including preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with internal control and audit standards
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes by completing assigned responsibilities accurately and on schedule and proactively resolving outstanding items
• Analyze and record recurring and nonroutine transactions, including debt, fixed assets, intercompany activity, and foreign currency impacts
• Perform detailed analysis of balance sheet and income statement accounts, investigate unusual or unexpected activity, and clearly document conclusions
• Support NAVEX's technical accounting activities by researching US GAAP guidance, preparing accounting analyses and memos, and assisting with implementation of new accounting standards
• Execute key internal controls, maintain appropriate supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to strengthen the control environment
• Coordinate with external auditors by preparing requested documentation, responding to inquiries, and helping drive the audit process to timely completion
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve accounting processes, increase consistency, reduce manual work, and enhance the efficiency of our close process
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Tax, and Facilities and other teams to achieve business goals
• Provide guidance and informal mentorship to other accounting team members while serving as a reliable resource on US GAAP and NAVEX accounting policies
• Use available technology, including automation and AI-enabled tools, responsibly to improve the efficiency, consistency, and quality of accounting processes

What you'll bring:

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of experience in public accounting or industry (SaaS or software company preferred)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close procedures
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA eligible is a plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with a large ERP system; NetSuite experience is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to own accounting processes from start to finish, manage competing priorities, and consistently meet deadlines
• An intellectual curiosity that seeks opportunities to learn and improve
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting matters clearly and collaborate across departments.
• Culture agility. Comfort working in a fast-paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow-through
• AI readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes
• Fuel performance and outcomes. Leverage your job competencies and champion NAVEX's core values

Our side of the deal:

• We'll be clear, we'll move fast, and we'll invest in your success. You deserve to be supported, challenged, and rewarded for the impact you make—and we commit to doing that every step of the way.
• The starting pay for this role is $85,000 with a 5% MBO. Discover how you can grow, lead, and make an impact by visiting our career page to learn more. NAVEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to including individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veteran status.