Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day.  When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

Appian is seeking a Senior Accountant to be a key member of our corporate accounting team, responsible for executing our close process with high precision and accuracy. The primary responsibilities for this position include the international accounting, reconciliation and reporting for a 2,000+ employee, multinational organization. 

This role will be at Appian HQ which is located in McLean, VA. Expectation is to be in the office on a hybrid schedule (four days in the office with one optional remote day). 

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Providing accounting support to the monthly, quarterly and annual accounting for Appian’s thirteen foreign subsidiaries, including accounts payable, employee expenses, treasury and general ledger accounting. 

• Interface with Appian’s accounting partners to ensure accurate and timely data for consolidation and reporting purposes.

• Responsible for balance sheet and income statement reviews and oversight of all intercompany transactions.

• Interact and coordinate with personnel in various corporate departments, including HR, Payroll, Legal and Equity teams in order to resolve and record transactions at the entity level.

• Ensure timely and accurate GL accounting and reconciliation of assigned subsidiaries.

• Review monthly journal entries submitted by the local accountants for agreement to provided support.

• Review and assist with routine payroll accounting questions including PTO, off cycle transactions, employee advances and related accruals

• Coordinating with the US accounting team on local compensation and equity related matters and annual filing requirements.

• Execute controls and close processes to ensure compliance with our key SOX controls.

• Support external statutory and workers compensation audits as required.

• Complete special projects and analyses as requested.

Experience: 

• 3+ years finance and accounting experience

• 1+ emphasis on international accounting 

• Experience with foreign statutory reporting, a plus

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

• CPA, preferred

Tools and Resources 

• Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. 
• Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities.
• Community: We’ll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led affinity groups. These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company.

About Appian

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