Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators. Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a ‘Best Place to Work’ globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!
Yext is seeking a Revenue Accountant to join its growing and dynamic accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of revenue accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analyses on an as-needed basis.
This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.
What You'll Do
- Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations and roll-forwards relating to cash, accounts receivable, and undeposited funds
- Analyze and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger to provide business insights
- Review revenue transactions to ensure compliance with the company’s revenue recognition policies under ASC 606
- Perform financial account analysis the provide meaningful explanations for fluctuations
- Assist in implementing new accounting policies and procedures
- Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility, including preparation of audit schedules
- Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects, enhancing the internal controls over accounting processes and systems
- Prepare schedules and reports for management and financial reporting
- Support management in ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests and other tasks as assigned
What You Have
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience, including experience in the SaaS or software industry
- Working understanding of US GAAP
- Ability and willingness to work shift hours to support the U.S. team during critical close periods, often aligning with U.S. working hours
- Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
- Commitment to process improvement and the ability to think “out-of the box”, including an interest in exploring new technologies to improve automation
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A team player, adept at building relationships across the organization
- Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize and multitask
- High degree of dedication to improvement and strong sense of ownership
- Strong problem solving, analytical, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools (Excel, Word) is required, including the ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
- Prior experience working in an international business environment
Bonus Points
- CA or working towards completing a CA
- Familiarity with NetSuite, Salesforce, Zuora, RevPro, Floqast, Blackline, Tableau or equivalent system
Perks and Benefits
At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.
We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:
- Performance-Based Compensation: We offer an attractive bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
- Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
- Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
- World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.
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Yext is committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture where every person is seen, heard, and valued. We believe in equal employment opportunity and welcome employees and applicants of all races, colors, ethnicities, religions, creeds, national origins, ancestries, genetics, sexes, pregnancy or childbirth, sexual orientations, genders (including gender identity or nonbinary or nonconformity and/or status as a trans individual), ages, physical or mental disabilities, citizenships, marital, parental and/or familial status, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Yext’s policy to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities as required by law. If you have a disability that requires an accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the employee selection process, please complete this form.
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