Forter Senior Accountant 

United States, New York, New York 

91519035

About the role:

Forter is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Accountant to become a key member of its Accounting team. This crucial role involves managing general accounting operations and providing essential support for the month-end and quarterly financial close processes. Core responsibilities include preparing journal entries and account reconciliations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards (GAAP). The Senior Accountant will be expected to collaborate cross-functionally across the organization, supporting both internal and external audits, meeting critical reporting requirements, and driving process improvement initiatives that enhance overall financial accuracy and efficiency.

This position will follow a hybrid model, 3 days a week in our NYC office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Approve and review monthly payroll journal entries, including those for salaries, taxes, and other deductions for both U.S. and international entities.
• Manage and reconcile key payroll-related accounts, such as accrued vacation, accrued bonus and accrued severance, ensuring they are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Full ownership of the ASC 606 commission accounting, including capitalization, amortization, and impairment analysis of sales commissions, ensuring compliance and accurate expense recognition.
• Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit, providing necessary documentation and support related to payroll, commissions, and other key accounts.
• Drive and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing process efficiencies and automation through leveraging AI and technology.
• Handle special projects and ad-hoc requests as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA is a plus.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a technology or SaaS company with both private and public company experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.).
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A strong work ethic, a proactive attitude, and a high level of integrity.

Trust is backed by data – Forter is a recipient of over 10 workplace and innovation awards, including:

• Great Place to Work Certification (2021, 2022, 2023)
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in NYC (2022, 2023 and )
• Forbes Cloud 100 (2021, 2022, 2023 and )
• #3 on of “Most Innovative Finance Companies” (2022)
• Anti-Fraud Solution of the Year at the Payments Awards (2024)
• SAP Pinnacle Awards “ ” (2023)
• Fintech Breakthrough Awards – Best Fraud Prevention Platform (2023)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Matching 401K Plan
• Comprehensive and generous health insurance, including vision and dental coverage
• Home office allowance
• Generous PTO policy
• Half day Fridays

Salary Range: $118,000-$146,000 annually + bonus + equity + benefits