Senior Technical Accountant

Candidates Local to Dallas/FT Worth Metroplex Only At Lexipol, our mission is to create safer communities and empower the individuals on the front lines with market-leading content and technology.
Our top-notch team works closely with law enforcement, fire, EMS, corrections, and local government professionals to tailor our solutions to better address today’s challenges and keep first responders coming home safely at the end of each shift.
Working at Lexipol means making a difference – day in and day out.
The Work The Accounting team is responsible for producing Lexipol’s financial statements.
We are responsible for closing the books timely and accurately on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
We provide ad hoc and scheduled financial reports to various internal and external stakeholders.
Our team comprises individuals responsible for R2R (Record to Report) and P2P (Procure to Pay).
The Senior Technical Accountant has primary responsibility for technical accounting areas including Leases (ASC 842), Revenue recognition (ASC 606) for subscription revenue and percentage of completion revenue, contract assets (ASC 350), and internal-use software (ASC 350).
The individual will actively participate in the month-end close process, including booking/approving journal entries and preparing/reviewing account reconciliations of such areas.
Coordinate audit requests and supports audits with our external auditors.
The Senior Technical Accountant will work closely with the Director of Accounting and others within the company to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Interact with various departments/teams including O2C (Order to Cash which includes billing, collections, and cash application), Sales, HR, Legal, Marketing, Product Management, Professional Services, and Customer Success Management.
This is done through working in these areas of focus: Prepare and/or review journal entries and account reconciliations in Leases (ASC 842), Revenue recognition (ASC 606) for subscription revenue and percentage of completion revenue, contract assets, and internal-use software (ASC 350).
Manage revenue recognition, deferred revenue waterfalls and commissions.
Stay up to date with new accounting standards and regulations and assess the impact on the company's financial reporting.
Collaborate on the preparation and review of technical accounting memos and analysis of accounting and reporting issues.
Assist in the preparation of financial statements and other ad-hoc reports Advise management on technical accounting and reporting matters and assist in preparing guidance on the application and implementation of accounting standards.
Coordinate with external auditors on annual financial audits and SOX compliance/internal controls testing.
Manage closing calendar and ensure timely and accurate completion of all assigned steps.
Work with the team to create Standard Operating Procedures and desktop instructions.
Assist in cross-training of team members.
Support the optimization of NetSuite utilization.
Requirements: To be considered for this role, you will have this experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and complex accounting areas, including revenue recognition (e.
g.
, ASC 606) for SaaS and internal developed software (e.
g.
, ASC 350).
Minimum of 4 years’ experience in technical accounting.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to communicate complex accounting concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience in supporting accounting projects, such as accounting standard implementations and process improvements.
Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and very adept at using varied systems.
Continuous Improvement mindset.
Preferred Experience: Master’s degree in Accounting.
CPA preferred ASC 842 preferred 2 to 3 years of public accounting experience 2 to 3 years private accounting experience Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce.
Target Outcomes/ Target Results Create quality monthly entries and reconciliations with clear supporting documentation, references, and conclusions as required.
Function as a coordinator with external auditors.
Assist in providing formal or informal training to others on accounting matters.
Continuously improve processes: document and measure current accounting processes; optimize processes to reduce hours, increase efficiency, and eliminate non value-add work; document and measure optimized processes.
Uncover opportunities to automate and lead implementation.
Employee Value Proposition The Senior Technical Accountant will report to the Director of Accounting.
Invest yourself in excellent performance and be developed and mentored accordingly.
Having primary responsibility for the technical and full cycle operational accounting responsibility will substantially enhance your professional skills.
The Accounting team is a high-performance team focused on supporting internal and external stakeholders with timely and accurate financial information.
The workload and commitment of our team is best suited to individuals looking for fast-paced, deadline oriented, challenging and varied assignments.
With a focus on continuous improvement, there are lots of opportunities to be creative and make a difference in how we optimize our processes.
The Environment The Accounting team is highly productive and works with urgency every day to serve the needs of our internal and external customers.
We collaborate closely together to find solutions to problems.
We are dedicated to each member of the team maximizing their potential.
We regularly work on systems implementations and process improvements as the business continues to grow and evolve.
We praise our team members for great work and celebrate successes together.
Duties listed are not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive; other duties may be assigned.
Management retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Compensation and Benefits Lexipol offers a competitive base salary, monthly, quarterly, or annual incentive and a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with Company match and a flexible paid time off plan.
About Lexipol Lexipol empowers first responders and public servants to best meet the needs of their residents safely and responsibly.
We are the experts in policy, training and wellness support, committed to improving the quality of life for all community members.
Our solutions include state-specific policies, online learning, behavioral health resources, grant assistance, and industry news and information offered through the websites Police1, FireRescue1, EMS1, Corrections1 and Gov1.
Lexipol serves more than 2 million public safety and government professionals in over 12,000 agencies and municipalities.
For additional information, visit www.
lexipol.
com.
Lexipol Is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) Lexipol, LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other non-job-related characteristic.
Lexipol complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
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