Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the enterprise agentic marketing platform. Built on the world's most comprehensive structured data platform for local businesses, Yext gives brands and their partners the visibility intelligence to win every moment of discovery – across AI and traditional search. Yext's API-first architecture connects structured data to APIs, MCP servers, and generative interfaces, so partners and developers can build purpose-built experiences on the same infrastructure powering Yext's own products. Thousands of brands and digital marketing partners in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food rely on Yext to manage, measure, and optimize visibility at scale. For more information, visit yext.com.
Yext is seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join its growing and dynamic accounting team.This is a hands-on position with a mix of 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 analysis on an as-needed basis. This role reports directly to the Manager, GL Accounting based in India.
Responsibilities- Participate in various accounting functions including preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts such as Benefits & Insurance Allocations, Payroll & 401K accrual, Cash, Accrued Publisher & Affiliate Fees, Prepaids, Leases
- Assist in reconciliations between subledger and general ledger
- Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles
- Work with independent auditors to provide support for audited financial statements
- Manage, analyze, and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
- Assist in external financial reporting processes
- Support leadership in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned
- Assist with the implementation and testing of both new and existing finance systems, including UAT documentation.
- Qualified CA/ CPA or equivalent degree in Accounting (preferably with Big 4 background or Big 4/private mix)
- 4+ years experience in accounting
- Strong knowledge and application of U.S. GAAP, and internal controls
- Ability and willingness to work shift hours to support the U.S. team during critical close periods, often aligning with U.S. working hours.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office tools including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
- Detail-oriented, process-driven, and strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues
- Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
- Excellent written and formal presentation skills
- Prior experience working in an international business environment
- Familiarity with NetSuite, Coupa, FloQast, and Tableau or equivalent systems is required
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Yext is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a results-driven, engaging culture where every employee has the opportunity to contribute to the success of the Company, perform at the highest possible level, and grow their skills and capabilities. Yext welcomes employees and applicants of all backgrounds and demographics, and does not engage in discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic recognized under applicable law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. The Company believes a broad variety of life experiences across the Yext team is critical to its mission to help every business in the world be visible everywhere customers search. By seeking out fresh perspectives and fostering a positive interview experience and employee experience, Yext can remain at the forefront of innovation, and better serve its customers.
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