Senior Associate - Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting

Job Description:

Why Gainsight?

We are ranked #1 on Glassdoor’s 2023 Best Place to Work List. Here’s why.

At Gainsight, our mission is to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first.

Our industry-leading platform helps companies of all sizes and industries build durable businesses. Gainsight offers a powerful set of customer success, product, and community engagement solutions that enable businesses to scale efficiently, create alignment, and have a holistic view of their customers-all of which help increase product adoption, prevent churn, and grow renewals and expansions. Our software is used by hundreds of companies, including nearly 200 publicly traded organizations and industry leaders such as GE Digital, SAP Concur, and Box. We have offices in the US, UK, Netherlands, Israel, Japan, and India.

Gainsight joined the Vista Equity Partners portfolio in 2020. In 2021, we won their Excellence in Engineering award in recognition of our product and engineering advancements.

Gainsight has also been named one of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world by Forbes, one of the fastest-growing private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, and one of 20 Great Workplaces in Tech by Fortune Magazine.

With diversity and inclusion at the forefront of our values, we promote a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusiveness regardless of, but not limited to, race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age.

About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Associate - Accounts Payable and Expense Reporting to join our accounting team in Hyderabad, India. In this individual contributor role, you will play a key part in processing accounts payable and expense reports while ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail, thrives in a fast-faced environment, and demonstrates a collaborative spirit.

• Job location: Hyderabad, India (Hybrid)
  
• Experience : 3+ years
  
  

What You’ll Do Here:

• Accounts Payable Management:
  
  • Process accounts payable transactions accurately and on time, maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
    
  • Ensure accurate coding and timely entry of invoices into the ERP system (NetSuite).
    
  • Perform regular reconciliations and address any discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
    
  • Assist in developing and maintaining AP policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance.
    
    
• Expense Reporting Management:
  
  • Review and process employee expense reports for reimbursement, ensuring adherence to policy guidelines.
    
  • Verify receipts and check compliance with internal controls and company policies.
    
  • Assist employees with submitting expense reports and understanding policy requirements.
    
  • Identify opportunities to streamline and improve the expense reporting process.
    
    
• Journal Entries and Reporting:
  
  • Assist with booking journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting.
    
  • Support month-end close activities by providing reconciliations and maintaining organized records.
    
  • Generate and analyze reports related to accounts payable and expense reimbursements to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings.
    
    
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  
  • Ensure all AP and expense reporting activities comply with company policies, financial regulations, and audit requirements.
    
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external audits and address findings or recommendations.
    
  • Monitor and mitigate risks associated with AP and expense management activities.
    

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable and expense management.
  
• Proficiency with NetSuite and expense management tools (i.e Expensify).
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, AP processes, expense management practices, and US GAAP.
  
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
  
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Accounting credentials (such as a Chartered Accountant or CPA) are a plus, but not required.
  
• Experience working in a global or multinational company.
  
• Advanced knowledge of expense policies and regulatory requirements.
  
• Advanced Excel skills, including experience with data analysis and reporting.
  

Why You’ll Love It Here

Your job shouldn’t stand in the way of your happiness-it should be a path to achieve it. At Gainsight, we’re passionate about achieving our goals-at the office and everywhere-and we work every day to create an environment that nurtures our best selves.

Gainsters love working here for several reasons. Here are a few:

• Our Core Values: We are guided by our values on our mission to be living proof you can win in business while being human-first. Learn more here.
  
• Our CEO: With a 99% approval rating on Glassdoor, Nick Mehta is one of the most beloved CEOs in Silicon Valley.
  
• Our Growth Opportunities: From mentoring to career development opportunities, we’re passionate about helping our Gainsters learn, grow and thrive.
  
• Our Teammate Resource Groups: A huge source of pride for Gainsight, these groups are on a mission to put our values into action and make Gainsight a great place to work for all.
  
• Our Wellness Priorities: Monthly Recharge Days that re-energize us.
  
• Our Parody Videos: No explanation needed. Just watch them here!
  

Job Description Summary
By joining the Gainsight team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to make your mark at a truly human-first company and have loads of fun doing it. Come join us!