Job Description, Responsibilities & Requirements
About the Position
Join Axon and be a Force for Good.
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Life at Axon is fast-paced, challenging, and meaningful. Here, you’ll take ownership and drive real change. Constantly grow as you work hard for a mission that matters at a company where you matter.
We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing international finance team. In this role, you will play a key role in the period-end close process, managing assigned areas of the accounting operations, and ensuring timely, accurate financial reporting across all our international entities. Additionally, you will support all aspects of statutory reporting for these entities working closely with the relevant senior managers, preparers of the financial statements (currently outsourced), and the external auditors. This role requires a solid understanding of US GAAP, strong analytical skills, and a high degree of ownership and accountability. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Perform key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
- Manage general ledger activities, including preparation or review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules
- Support variance analysis and provide explanations for key P&L and balance sheet movements
- Manage and reconcile cash accounts for multiple entities
- Work with both internal and external auditors to ensure proper support and schedules are provided in order to complete quarterly and yearly audit test work for global audit and similarly for local statutory audits
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
- Identify and drive process improvements and automation opportunities within the accounting function
- Special projects and ad-hoc requests as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Big 4 trained ACA with 3-4 years PQE, either (i) post qualified experience within a similar US GAAP listed technology company, or (ii) remaining in Big 4 practice
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Experience with Microsoft D365 and Blackline is preferred
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team setting across time zones
- Concern for quality and deadlines
We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic and meaningful environment
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture
About the Company
At Axon, we’re on a mission to Protect Life. We’re explorers, pursuing society’s most critical safety and justice issues with our ecosystem of devices and cloud software. Like our products, we work better together. We connect with candor and care, seeking out diverse perspectives from our customers, communities, and each other.
Axon is an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity, and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent - regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.
Important Notes
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.
Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment.
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Axon’s mission is to Protect Life and is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Axon’s impact on the environment. All Axon employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Axon employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.
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