Staff Accountant

About Sayari:  Sayari is the counterparty and supply chain risk intelligence provider trusted by government agencies, multinational corporations, and financial institutions. Its intuitive network analysis platform surfaces hidden risk through integrated corporate ownership, supply chain, trade transaction and risk intelligence data from over 250 jurisdictions. Sayari is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and its solutions are used by thousands of frontline analysts in over 35 countries.

Our company culture is defined by a dedication to our mission of using open data to enhance visibility into global commercial and financial networks, a passion for finding novel approaches to complex problems, and an understanding that diverse perspectives create optimal outcomes. We embrace cross-team collaboration, encourage training and learning opportunities, and reward initiative and innovation. If you like working with supportive, high-performing, and curious teams, Sayari is the place for you.

Position Description: Sayari is looking for a Staff Accountant who is a process-driven problem solver to join our team. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the Senior Accountant, Controller, and CFO to refine processes, controls, and reporting. We're looking for someone with a strong background in SaaS revenue recognition, internal controls, and process improvement. We offer an exciting, fast-paced environment, great visibility, and the opportunity to grow with our company! The Staff Accountant will work primarily remotely but should be based in the DMV area and able to come into the office as needed.

Job Responsibilities:

• Support accounting operations, contributing to daily tasks and month-end close processes
• Aid the accounts receivable function, sending invoices promptly and following up with customers on outstanding payments
• Help prepare sales orders in NetSuite and work with the team to ensure accurate revenue recognition for new and ongoing contracts
• Assist with accounts payable, ensuring accurate categorization and recording of expenses, including capitalized invoices, credit card transactions, and payroll-related expenses
• Prepare monthly account reconciliations to maintain accurate reporting and ledger management
• Work with the accounting team to prepare internal financial reports, monthly key performance indicators, and analyses for management
• Assist with the annual external financial statement audit
• Help prepare monthly commission reports for each business unit
• Support the Sales team with customer onboarding requests
• Contribute to the improvement of current accounting processes, policies and procedures, identify gaps, design and implement improvements in systems, processes, internal controls, and efficiencies

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and/or Finance
• 1+ years of Accounting/Finance experience
• Strong technical accounting skills
• Desire to be in a fast-growth environment
• Experience with Netsuite would be a plus
• Prior experience working with SaaS companies would be a plus
• CPA license would be a plus
• Mixture of public accounting and corporate accounting experience would be a plus