Staff Accountant
Finance & Accounting
Job ID: R00050
Description
Confluent is pioneering a fundamentally new category of data infrastructure focused on data in motion. Have you ever found a new favourite series on Netflix, picked up groceries curbside at Walmart, or paid for something using Square? That’s the power of data in motion in action—giving organisations instant access to the massive amounts of data that is constantly flowing throughout their business. At Confluent, we’re building the foundational platform for this new paradigm of data infrastructure. Our cloud-native offering is designed to be the intelligent connective tissue enabling real-time data, from multiple sources, to constantly stream across the organisation. With Confluent, organisations can create a central nervous system to innovate and win in a digital-first world.
We’re looking for self-motivated team members who crave a challenge and feel energised to roll up their sleeves and help realise Confluent’s enormous potential. Chart your own path and take healthy risks as we solve big problems together. We value having diverse teams and want you to grow as we grow—whether you’re just starting out in your career or managing a large team, you’ll be amazed at the magnitude of your impact.
About the Role:
Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Accountant to join our team. In this role, you will be a key player in the Company's month-end close and reporting process, while supporting the Company’s growth efforts with participation in ad-hoc projects.
The ideal candidate has at least 5+ years of experience within accounting at a multinational publicly traded company. The candidate would have experience managing a wide scope of responsibilities against competing priorities and deadlines.
Due to the fast-paced and high growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be detail oriented, have strong organisation and communication skills, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves when needed.
What You Will Do:
- Post cash entries and prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Capitalise fixed assets, run depreciation entries and reconcile fixed asset registers to the general ledger
- Prepare, post and reconcile monthly accruals
- Supporting the accounting activities including month-end close, journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Assist in the treasury processes for International subsidiaries, including multiple currencies and bank accounts
- Prepare and post inter-company funding entries and reconcile inter-company accounts
- Assist with collation of compliance data for monthly and annual information to fulfill international statutory reporting requirements
- Assist in special projects as assigned by management
What You Will Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- CA Intermediary or MBA Finance or Accounting will be an added advantage
- Experience in public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or high-tech organisation
- Understanding of US GAAP reporting requirements
- Enterprise software and SaaS industry experience is a plus
- Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) a plus
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and interpret large sets of data
Come As You Are
At Confluent, equality is a core tenet of our culture. We are committed to building an inclusive global team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, beliefs, and experiences. The more diverse we are, the richer our community and the broader our impact. Employment decisions are made on the basis of job-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
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Benefits
Best Teammates on Planet Earth
Adjustable Working Arrangements
Robust Benefits
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Confluent is Remote-First
At Confluent, we care about how you work - not where. We encourage you to apply for positions outside of the listed job location or your immediate region.
