[Hiring] Senior Accountant @Turnitin, LLC

Role Description

The Senior Accountant will play a vital role in Turnitin’s EMEA Accounting Team who have the responsibility to provide internal and external financial reporting for EMEA entities.

• Internal reporting includes management reporting as part of the month end close, where this role will have exposure to all expenses.
• External reporting includes the year end reporting, where this role will be a key contact for any audits and financial statement preparation.
• Expected to contribute to driving continued process improvements to help strengthen internal controls and increase efficiencies.
• Work closely with other teams in the Turnitin Financial team, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounts Payable, Order To Cash, Tax, and Payroll teams.
• Report directly to the EMEA Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of general ledger and associated accounting of Turnitin’s EMEA Entities.
• Preparation of monthly journal entries as part of the month end process, primarily covering payroll and accruals.
• Support and review of journal entries relating to other expense postings, including fixed assets, prepayments, cash, intercompany, and accounts payable.
• Preparation of detailed Variance Analysis reports for management review.
• Support and review of monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations and investigation of reconciling items.
• Working with outsourced accounting providers for preparation of Statutory Accounts for Turnitin’s EMEA Entities.
• Assisting in Year End Audits for Turnitin’s EMEA Entities.
• Participation in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with support to internal customers including ad-hoc financial analysis, and special projects.
• Working with Turnitin’s Tax Team to ensure deliverables of VAT and Corporate Tax Reporting.
• Assist newly acquired entities with adoption of group internal controls and processes.
• Assisting in Cash Management, including cash flow forecasting, and the setup of intercompany cash transfers.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with Accounting & Finance experience in a fast-paced environment.
• 2 Years + PQE (or relevant experience in International Accounting).
• Experience in International Accounting and working with 3rd Party Accounting Providers.
• Advanced Excel skills and hands-on exposure to accounting systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
• Strong written and oral communication skills along with strong interpersonal skills and relationship building.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to prioritize and manage workload involving multiple tasks, responsibilities and deadlines with follow-through and minimal supervision.
• Self-starter and proactive thinker.

Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement/*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

Company Description

When you join Turnitin, you'll be welcomed into a company that is a recognized innovator in global education. For over 25 years, Turnitin has partnered with educators and institutions to develop learning integrity solutions that recognize the enduring value of critical thinking in a rapidly changing world.

• Over 16,000 academic institutions, publishers, and corporations use our services in more than 185 countries around the world.
• Protecting the value of an authentic education is at the heart of who we are.
• Experience a remote-first culture that empowers you to work with purpose and accountability.
• Our diverse community of colleagues are unified by a shared desire to make a difference in education.
• Turnitin is a global organization with team members in over 35 countries including the United States, Mexico, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, India, and the Philippines.