Senior GL Accountant

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Corporate Overview Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity.The Role and the Team We are looking to add a new Senior GL Accountant to join our fast-paced, high performing team in Sunnyvale, CA.  This individual will be an integral part of the corporate accounting team.  This will be a good opportunity that will allow for career growth as the Company continues to expand!This role will report to the Sr. Accounting Supervisor. It will have general ledger responsibilities including, but not limited to accounting for Cash, Sales & Marketing, Prepaids, Inter-company and various accruals that impact Month-end, Quarter-end, and Year-end close procedures. In addition, active participation in ad hoc Fin-IT projects and UAT testing will be required. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who takes initiatives, is expected to be an excellent communicator, will have the required experience, and be motivated to work in all these areasJob RequirementsPerform month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures for assigned accounts and cost centers, Prepare Journal entries and account reconciliations with focus on accounting for Marketing expenses and related accrualsPrepare Prepaid schedules and relevant backup supportPrepare various balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis for management reportingPerform Cash analysis and prepare weekly cash reports for management reportingCollaborate with Finance team to ensure close alignment to budget vs. actualsCollaborate with Procurement, review of Purchase requisitions to ensure all accounting standards are metAssist with KPI, metrics and analysis in various areas, including process analysis and system improvement projectsAssist with process improvement projects in process design, discovery, and testingAssist with PBCs and perform internal control activities to meet SOX requirements in areas of responsibilitiesOther ad hoc projects as requiredQualifications: Bachelor’s degree in accounting Demonstrate excellent working knowledge of US GAAPStrong analytical, effective organizational and communication skills.  Ability to work independently and collaboratively among finance organization and cross functional teamsMinimum of 5 years of general accounting experience in industry or a public accounting firmCPA is a plusProficient with MS Office tools. Advanced MS Excel skills requiredWorking knowledge of MS Dynamics or similar ERP system is a plusWhy ProofpointProtecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.  We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT#LI-AN2If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.Base Pay Ranges:SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:Base Pay Range: 91,000.00 - 143,000.00 USDCalifornia (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:Base Pay Range: 72,380.00 - 113,740.00 USDAll other cities and states excluding those listed above:Base Pay Range: 64,680.00 - 101,640.00 USD