Staff Accountant (Westford, MA)

At NETSCOUT, we are an elite force of trailblazers, innovators, and problem solvers. We protect the connected world from cyberattacks and performance and availability disruptions through our unique visibility platform and solutions powered by pioneering deep packet inspection at scale technology.

We are Guardians of the Connected World. We are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.

About NETSCOUT

NETSCOUT has been helping the world's largest organizations solve their most complex digital challenges for more than 40 years.

NETSCOUT unlocks insight at unequaled scale, from every data packet to the broadest view of global internet traffic, so the world's essential organizations can solve problems faster, constantly transform their digital ecosystems, secure what matters - and stay unstoppable for a world that relies on them every second.

About the Department and Role Function:

The Finance Department supports budget, accounting and financial reporting needs. The Finance Department is also responsible for supporting financial internal controls needs, associated financial operational systems and processes associated with purchasing, accounts payable, payroll, treasury, invoicing, collections, and income taxes as examples.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant who is a team player as part of a six-person Corporate close team. The Staff Accountant is a highly motivated self-starter who can effectively interact with others and can operate in a public company Corporate close environment. This role will perform accounting duties associated with general ledger and account reconciliation assistance, as well as monthly close review analysis. This is a highly visible position that will work directly with members of the Accounting team, and other key stakeholders. Responsibilities will include the timely completion of activities within the monthly/quarterly close timelines, such as preparation of journal entries, expense and balance sheet account analyses, and financial disclosure support. The Staff Accountant will review the internal control policies and procedures that pertain to the relevant areas of responsibility and ensure that these internal control policies and procedures are followed. The Staff Accountant will report to the Assistant Controller/SEC Reporting Manager.

Basic Qualifications/Skills:

• Key player in the Corporate month-end close process, through account reconciliation, general ledger, and consolidation support.
• Contribute to on a monthly and quarterly basis the completion of judgmental accounting/reconciliation areas as part of the close.
• Assist with the company's internal financial reporting needs including variance analysis.
• Work with Big 4 audit team to help support efforts associated with audit, quarterly reviews and SOX testing efforts.
• Support the maintenance and updates of Corporate accounting policies.
• Develop into a key resource in cross-functional ERP knowledge to support the training of other accounting team members, and to enhance existing desktop procedures as part of the monthly close process.
• In the future support implementation of a global monthly financial close tool (e.g., Blackline, Floqast, Workiva)
• Identification of opportunities to improve and standardize processes/internal controls across the organization to improve efficiencies and contribute to potential cost reductions.
• Provide assistance to other departments within the organization with specific requests or initiatives related to area of responsibility.
• Assist with other special projects, analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives, as needed.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Preferred Qualification/Skills:

Experience:

• Recent College Graduate to a few years of Corporate accounting experience
• Have a solid understanding of accounting principles with the ability to effectively apply them to work performed.
• Have strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Have excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Experienced in monthly financial closings and variance analysis a plus.
• Account reconciliation experience.

Skills & Competencies:

• Are a team player, interacts effectively with others, can think independently and proactively propose solutions, and wants to be challenged and grow with our company.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills and a strategic mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience with Tier 1 ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) a plus, but not required.
• Proficient in Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adhere to strict monthly close reporting requirements.
• Holds self-accountable to achieving individual and team goals.

Location: Onsite in Westford, MA

Working at NETSCOUT

At NETSCOUT, our vision is to create a workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We also know that life at NETSCOUT is not just about what you will contribute, but what we will give back to you. Besides the promise of interesting work in an exciting and ever-growing industry, NETSCOUT is committed to giving you opportunities to continue to learn and grow. Employees are eligible for a variety of professional development opportunities to help them advance their skills and career. We have heavily invested in our individual, management, and leadership training and development programs. We offer a compensation package that includes the following benefits:

• Generous vacation package
• Equity
• Matching 401k plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Attractive medical and dental coverage options
• Domestic partner benefits
• Health and Dependent Care spending accounts and Health Savings Account options
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Volunteer Time Off, Matching Charitable Gifts

NetScout Systems, Inc. is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.