Accountant - GL

Location: Prakāshamnagar

Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the leading brand visibility platform, built for a world where discovery and engagement happen everywhere — across AI search, traditional search, social media, websites, and direct communications. Powered by over 2 billion trusted data points and a suite of integrated products, Yext provides brands the clarity, control, and confidence to perform across digital channels. From real-time insights to AI-driven recommendations and execution at scale, Yext turns a brand's digital presence into a competitive advantage, which is only possible through our team of innovators and enthusiastic collaborators.

Join us and experience firsthand why we are consistently recognized as a 'Best Place to Work' globally by industry leaders such as Built In, Fortune, and Great Place To Work®!

Yext is seeking an  Accountant  to join its growing and dynamic accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will be responsible for assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and performing financial analysis on an as-needed basis.

This role reports directly to the Accounting Manager based in India.

This role is fully on-site in our Hyderabad, India office.

What You'll Do

Participate in various accounting functions including preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts.
Assist in reconciliations between subledgers and the general ledger.
Participate in General Ledger Transaction, ensuring proper recording, reconciliation, and settlement of balances.
Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are executed according to GAAP principles
Analyze and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger to provide business insights
Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility, including preparation of audit schedules
Prepare schedules and reports for management and financial reporting
Provide ad-hoc analysis to the team when requested

What You Have

BA/BS degree in Accounting (preferably with Big 4 background or Big 4/private mix)
2+ years experience in accounting
Working understanding of GAAP
Ability and willingness to work shift hours to support the U.S. team during critical close periods, often aligning with U.S. working hours
Ability to execute, follow-up, and ensure attention to detail
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with MS Office tools including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
Ability to manage and analyze large amounts of data
Detail-oriented, process-driven, and strong analytical skills with a proactive approach to problem-solving
Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on technical and operational issues
Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
Excellent written and formal presentation skills
Prior experience working in an international business environment

Bonus Points

CA or working towards completing a CA
Tech industry experience (SAAS company) a plus
Familiarity with Netsuite, Coupa, Floqast, Tableau, Navan or equivalent system

Perks And Benefits

At Yext, we take pride in our diverse workforce and prioritize creating an engaged and connected working environment. Our ambitious mission is to transform the enterprise with AI search, and we know that to achieve that, we need a global team of innovators, visionary thought leaders, and enthusiastic collaborators passionate about making a meaningful impact in the world and contributing to an extraordinary culture.

Benefits

We believe that people do their best when they feel their best — and to feel their best, they must be well-informed, fuelled, and rested. To ensure our employees are at their best, we offer a wide range of benefits and perks, including:

Performance-Based Compensation:
We offer an attractive…