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Senior Accountant
Senior Accountant-March 2024
McLean
Mar 29, 2025
ABOUT APPIAN
Appian makes building, launching, using, and changing powerful enterprise apps easy.
1,001 - 5,000 employees
Technology, Engineering
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About Senior Accountant

  Here at Appian, our core values of Respect, Work to Impact, Ambition, and Constructive Dissent & Resolution define who we are. In short, this means we constantly seek to understand the best for our customers, we go beyond completion in our work, we strive for excellence with intensity, and we embrace candid communication. These values guide our actions and shape our culture every day. When you join Appian, you'll be part of a passionate team that's dedicated to accomplishing hard things.

  Appian is seeking a Senior Accountant to be a key member of our corporate accounting team, responsible for executing our close process with high precision and accuracy. The primary responsibilities for this position include the accounting, reconciliation and reporting for fixed assets, compensation, and equity for a 2,200+ employee, multinational organization.

  This role is based at Appian's Headquarters in McLean, VA. Employees hired for this position are required to work in a hybrid environment. If you are not already located in the surrounding McLean, VA area, your willingness to relocate will be a contingency for this position.

   To be successful in this role, you need: To be responsible for recording equity compensation including stock options, restricted stock units, and employee share purchase plan

  Own accounting for global company payroll and equity transactions

  Interact and coordinate with personnel in various corporate departments, including HR and Equity teams in order to research and resolve complex equity transactions

  Ensure timely and accurate GL accounting and reconciliation of all payroll related activities

  Prepare monthly journal entries related to payroll accruals, including bonus, retention and commission accruals

  Review and assist with routine payroll accounting including PTO, off cycle transactions, employee advances and related accruals

  Reconciliation of compensation benefits related balance sheet accounts

  Coordinating with international accountants on local compensation and equity related matters and annual filing requirements

  Responsible for fixed asset accounting, including monthly journal entries, maintaining fixed asset subledger and reconciliation process

  Execute controls and close processes to ensure compliance with our key SOX controls

  Support external financial, 401k and workers compensation audits as required

  Complete special projects and analyses as requested

  Basic Qualifications: 5+ years finance and accounting experience

  3+ emphasis on employee compensation and equity transactions

  Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, preferred

  CPA, preferred

   About Appian

  Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit . [Nasdaq: APPN]

   Follow Appian: , .

  Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-worker, .

  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

  Tools and Resource Training and Development: During onboarding, we focus on equipping new hires with the skills and knowledge for success through department-specific training. Continuous learning is a central focus at Appian, with dedicated mentorship and the First-Friend program being widely utilized resources for new hires. Growth Opportunities: Appian provides a diverse array of growth and development opportunities, including our leadership program tailored for new and aspiring managers, a comprehensive library of specialized department training through Appian University, skills based training, and tuition reimbursement for those aiming to advance their education. This commitment ensures that employees have access to a holistic range of development opportunities. Community: We'll immerse you into our community rooted in respect starting on day one. Appian fosters inclusivity through our 8 employee-led . These groups help employees build stronger internal and external networks by planning social, educational, and outreach activities to connect with Appianites and larger initiatives throughout the company. About Appian

  Appian is a software company that automates business processes. The Appian AI-Powered Process Platform includes everything you need to design, automate, and optimize even the most complex processes, from start to finish. The world's most innovative organizations trust Appian to improve their workflows, unify data, and optimize operations-resulting in better growth and superior customer experiences. For more information, visit . [Nasdaq: APPN]

  Follow Appian: , .

  Appian Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Further, Appian will not discriminate against applicants for inquiring about, discussing or disclosing their pay or, in certain circumstances, the pay of their co-worker, . Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees in accordance with all applicable laws .

  If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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