Senior Accountant

Helping careers take flight. Reshaping an industry. Enable your career to be Made on Duck Creek.     

WHO WE ARE:    

Duck Creek Technologies is the intelligent solutions provider defining the future of the property and casualty (P&C) and general insurance industry. We are the platform upon which modern insurance systems are built, enabling the industry to capitalize on the power of the cloud to run agile, intelligent, and evergreen operations. Our modern SaaS solutions help insurers set a new standard and revolutionize how consumers interact with insurance companies.     

Authenticity, purpose, and transparency are core to Duck Creek, and we believe insurance should be there for individuals and businesses when, where, and how they need it most. Our market-leading solutions are available on a standalone basis or as a full suite, and all are available via Duck Creek OnDemand. With more than 1,000 successful implementations to date, Duck Creek removes the IT burden for insurers so they can focus on the business of insurance.    

We have a flock of more than 1,700 employees across the globe and are proud to be a Flexible-First employer. We empower our employees with the choice to work from an office, from home, or on a hybrid schedule. Our flexible-first environment fosters productivity, inclusion, collaboration, and ensures a consistent employee experience regardless of location.    

If working in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving company that is transforming one of the world’s oldest and largest industries sounds exciting, let us know. We are excited you are considering Duck Creek as a future employer and hope you decide to join “The Flock”!    

To learn more about us, visit www.duckcreek.com and follow us on our social channels for the latest information – LinkedIn and Twitter.   

TITLE: Senior Accountant 

WHAT YOU’LL DO:  

The Senior Accountant is a key player in our Corporate Accounting team. This role involves managing a variety of Accounting tasks, maintaining the accuracy and integrity of our corporate accounting records, maintaining compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and handling other general accounting duties as assigned. The ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness is critical. Reporting to the Manager of Accounting, this position is based in Poland and can work fully remotely. 

• Month-end Close: Ensure timely and accurate recording of financial transactions. Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations for example, accruals, prepaid, and variance analysis. 

• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts. Prepare and monitor accounting entries to identify and resolve discrepancies. Collaborate with other departments to ensure proper coding and classification of expenses and revenues. 

• Financial Analysis: Conduct Balance sheet and income statement fluctuation analysis for periodic financial results. Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement. Provide insights and recommendations to management based on analysis of financial data and performance indicators. 

• Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations (GAAP, IFRS, etc.). Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes and procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

• Audit Support: Assist in the coordination of external audits and provide necessary documentation and support to auditors. Lead and manage company statutory audits. 

• Financial Systems and Tools: Utilize financial systems and tools effectively to streamline accounting processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve reporting capabilities. Recommend and implement system enhancements as required. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including finance, operations, and executive management, to provide financial expertise and support decision-making. Participate in strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and other special projects as required. 

WHAT YOU’VE DONE:    

• Bachelor’s or Masters Degree and/or equivalent experience relevant to functional area  

• 3+ years experience of accounting experience with a solid understanding of accounting principles and practices; Proven experience in managing accounting functions, financial reporting and compliance 

• Public accounting experience 

• Track record of progressively increasing responsibilities 

PREFERRED: 

• CPA, CA certification or equivalent preferred 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS: 

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as applicable. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Skills in managing and mentoring accounting staff, including delegating tasks and providing feedback. 

• Ability to foster a collaborative and productive work environment. 

• Ability to adapt to changing financial regulations, standards, and organizational needs. 

• Flexibility in handling various accounting functions and unexpected challenges. 

• Demonstrate high ethical standards and professionalism in all financial dealings. 

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.