Staff Accountant

Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster, so we can get back to enjoying technology.

With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.

About the role

At Sentry, the Accounting & Finance team has the critical role of being the backbone of financial reporting, business operations, and decision-making at our growing company. On a day to day basis, our team wears many hats, collaborates with stakeholders in every department, all while maintaining accurate and up to date financial reporting.

In this role you will

• Support and contribute to monthly, quarterly and annual activities within the Accounting team, accounting policy compliance, preparation of local financial statements and associated tax matters
• Manage posting monthly journal entries to meet our close deadlines, including reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and monthly flux analysis
• Be responsible for the local statutory accounts and the audit thereof. Ensuring the timeliness, accuracy, and compliance of local accounting requirements
• Continuously seek process improvements and automation

You’ll love this job if you

• Are self sufficient do-er, someone who enjoys ownership of a process or project and can proactively/efficiently work cross functionally to make progress
• Feel passionate about bringing an analytical lens and due diligence philosophy to your responsibilities
• Are comfortable with the pace and dynamic environment of our actively growing business
• Are looking for growth opportunities, both in your role and at this company as we continue to build and scale

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience
• Solid understanding of Local GAAP; familiarity with US GAAP
• Fluent in English, fluency in German is a plus
• Experience with Netsuite preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Please note the following:
  • Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
  • This is a full-time position

We are obliged by law to quote the minimum wage of EUR 41,552,-- gross per year for this position, in accordance with the respective collective agreement (IT-KV). The salary that Sentry offers you is adjusted to the current market situation and our starting point is EUR 43,000-- gross per year.

A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). SeeSentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.

Equal Opportunity at Sentry

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.