[Remote] Senior Accountant

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Avalara is an AI-first company that has built an industry-leading cloud compliance platform. They are seeking a Senior Accountant to support and scale accounting operations across their global business, overseeing month-end close activities and managing reconciliations while leveraging AI and automation to improve processes.ResponsibilitiesOversee assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate financial reporting following U.S. GAAP and Avalara accounting policiesLead global operating expense accounting activities, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, intercompany charges, reclasses, and variance analysis across multiple departments and international entitiesPerform account reconciliations across domestic and international operations, identifying reconciling items, aging balances, process gaps, and control weaknessesPartner with FP&A, business leaders, and budget owners to analyze spending trends, validate accrual assumptions, explain forecast-to-actual variances, and improve financial visibility across the organizationApply accounting judgment to expense recognition, foreign currency matters, intercompany activity, and other accounting issues arising in a multinational environmentGuide automation and programs by using ERP capabilities, AI technologies, workflow tools, and data visualization platforms to reduce manual effort, improve accuracy, and increase scalabilityDesign, implement, or enhance AI-enabled accounting workflows, bots, agents, reconciliations, and close support processes that improve efficiency and strengthen internal controlsMaintain SOX controls and operational accounting processes, serving as an important liaison for internal and external audits. This includes moving our environment from detective to preventative controlsSkillsBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in global operational accounting, corporate accounting, or public accounting environments supporting multinational organizationsExperience operating expense accounting, monthly close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial analysis in complex organizationsDemonstrated experience managing accounting activities in global or multi-entity environments, including exposure to foreign currency accounting, intercompany transactions, and international operationsExperience with U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance requirementsExperience improving and scale accounting operations through automation, systems optimization, workflow redesign, and AI-enabled process improvementsHands-on experience applying AI tools, workflow automation platforms, bots, agents, or data tools to modernize accounting and finance processesExperience with large ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar enterprise platformsExperience with Power BI, data visualization tools, or analytical platformsBenefitsThis role is eligible for an annual bonus based on individual and company performance, depending on the terms of the applicable plan and the employee’s role.Paid time offPaid parental leaveMany Avalara employees are eligible for bonuses.Benefits vary by location but generally include private medical, life, and disability insurance.Avalara strongly supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, and is committed to integrating them into our business practices and our organizational culture.We also have a total of 8 employee-run resource groups, each with senior leadership and exec sponsorship.Company OverviewAvalara is a cloud-based platform that provides tax compliance software and automated solutions. It was founded in 2004, and is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.avalara.com.Company H1B SponsorshipAvalara has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 4 in 2026, 26 in 2025, 33 in 2024, 35 in 2023, 37 in 2022, 39 in 2021, 26 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.