Yext (NYSE: YEXT) is the enterprise agentic marketing platform. Built on the world's most comprehensive structured data platform for local businesses, Yext gives brands and their partners the visibility intelligence to win every moment of discovery – across AI and traditional search. Yext's API-first architecture connects structured data to APIs, MCP servers, and generative interfaces, so partners and developers can build purpose-built experiences on the same infrastructure powering Yext's own products. Thousands of brands and digital marketing partners in financial services, healthcare, retail, hospitality, and food rely on Yext to manage, measure, and optimize visibility at scale. For more information, visit yext.com.
Yext is seeking a Staff Accountant to join its growing and dynamic International Accounting team. This is a hands-on position with a mix of accounting and operational duties. This role will primarily focus on intercompany accounting and payroll accounting for a group of entities, assisting in the day to day transaction processing and accounting, preparing account reconciliations in connection with the close process, and supporting the Senior and Lead Accountants with day-to-day workload. This role reports directly to the Team Lead, International Accounting based in India.
What You'll Do
- Record intercompany transactions across Yext entities, ensuring proper recording, reconciliation, and settlement of balances
- Prepare and post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related G/L accounts (payroll clearing, statutory dues, accrued payroll liabilities) for assigned entities
- Preparing reconciliations and roll forwards, account analysis and processing month end journal entries for a variety of G/L accounts
- Support and assist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Assist in preparing schedules and supporting documentation for statutory financial statements
- Support Senior and Lead Accountants with day-to-day workload and provide ad-hoc analysis when requested
- Assist in maintaining and tracking the audit query tracker for Yext international entities.
- Support the audit by extracting the underlying documentation and preparing adhoc reports
- Manage, analyze, and reconcile large volumes of data in Excel from various internal systems and the general ledger
- Support process improvement initiatives focusing on enhancing accounting processes, systems, and related internal controls
What You Have
- 2+ years of post-qualification experience
- Working understanding of GAAP (Generally accepted Accounting principles) and accounting concepts
- Ability to manipulate and manage large amounts of data
- Collaborative style with the ability to communicate clearly and precisely on operational issues and cross functional collaboration
- Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment
- Excellent written and formal presentation skills
- Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint
- Prior experience working in an international business environment
Bonus Points
- Qualified CA (Chartered Accountant) or equivalent degree in Accounting
- Prior experience with intercompany accounting and/or payroll accounting, ideally in a multinational, GCC, or shared services environment
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP/GL systems
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.
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 bonus structure and stock options for eligible positions.
- Comprehensive Leave Package: Our leave package includes Paid Time Off (PTO), Parental Leave, Sick Leave, Casual Leave, Bereavement Leave, National Holidays, and Floating Holidays to ensure a healthy work-life balance.
- Health & Wellness Offerings: We provide medical insurance with 7L coverage, including enhanced parental and outpatient department (OPD) coverage for you, your spouse, two dependent children, and two parents (as applicable and subject to eligibility requirements).
- Relocation Benefits: We offer relocation assistance and an allowance to eligible candidates to help ease your transition.
- World-Class Office & Building Amenities: Our office has a top-notch infrastructure, including gaming rooms, a plush pantry, and breakout areas.
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