Staff Accountant

About this role

Sprout Social is looking to hire a Staff Accountant for the Finance team based in the Philippines

Why join Sprout’s Finance team?

At Sprout Social, our Finance team powers the strategy behind helping leading brands unlock the value of social intelligence. We act as the company’s fiscal backbone—equipping leaders with insights to make smart decisions while delivering a seamless experience for customers and meeting the demands of a dynamic public company.

You'll join a collaborative team grounded in accuracy and operational excellence, where your work directly impacts Sprout's success. We foster a culture of high standards and continuous learning, giving you the opportunity to grow your expertise while making meaningful contributions.

What you’ll do

• Execute core accounting processes from start to finish, including organizing data sets, Cash reconciliations, preparing and recording journal entries, and reconciling balance sheet accounts under the guidance of senior team members.

• Support the team in ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

• Learn how various finance systems function and help the team ensure automated processes are operating effectively.

• Contribute to process improvements by documenting existing workflows and suggesting minor enhancements to increase efficiency.

What you’ll bring

You have past experience in Finance/Accounting within a high growth technical company. You are familiar with building out processes as a business scales. You bring a desire to continuously evaluate and strengthen internal controls by implementing process and system improvements. You are proficient in using Sprout’s accounting system (NetSuite), record journal entries, record intercompany transactions, retrieve data needed to review transactions and financial reporting

The minimum qualifications for this role include:

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience

• Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software

• Solid organizational and attention-to-detail abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• A demonstrated ability to learn quickly and contribute effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment

• Ability to handle multiple tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred qualifications for this role include:

• Solid working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and corporate accounting operations

• Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP system

• A demonstrated interest in improving processes and an understanding of enhancing internal controls

• SaaS or tech industry experience is a plus

How you’ll grow

Within 1 month, you’ll plant your roots, including:

• Experience Sprout’s in-depth onboarding, covering everything from our company mission and values, hearing directly from executives and founders, to deep training on our products and the value that Sprout delivers to our customers

• Make a plan with your manager to set initial priorities, align on expectations for your role, plant goalposts for your career, and learn about Sprout’s approach to scaling key business operations to support a high-growth, NASDAQ publicly traded company

Within 3 months, you’ll start hitting your stride by:

• Be proficient in using Sprout’s accounting system (NetSuite), record journal entries, record intercompany transactions, retrieve data needed to review transactions and financial reporting

• Play a critical role in Sprout's month-end close, by maintaining our fixed asset and prepaids schedules, preparing accruals, and performing cash reconciliations

• Collaborate with members from other teams, including AP and Payroll

• Assist with ad hoc reporting and special projects as needed

Within 6 months, you’ll be making a clear impact through:

• Maintain and improve SOX compliance for accounting functions, including participating in SOX documentation and testing

• Fully own your assigned close processes for Sprout Social and our subsidiaries

• Have your first performance conversation with your manager, where you’ll discuss your accomplishments in your role and work together to build goals for your professional growth

Within 12 months, you’ll make this role your own by:

• Prepare client support and communicate core accounting processes to the external Big 4 audit team for quarterly and annual review

• Assist in the evaluation of internal controls by implementing process and system improvements

• Surprise us! Use your unique ideas and abilities to change your team in beneficial ways that we haven’t even considered yet

Of course, what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs, and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.

Our Benefits Program

We’re proud to regularly be recognized for our team, product, and culture. We invest in our team with a comprehensive benefits program:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: A 23,299 PHP monthly allowance to cover your health insurance (HMO) needs.

• Premium Mental Health Support: Full access to Modern Health for you and your dependents, including free coaching, therapy sessions, and digital wellness resources.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 24 days of paid leave, 5 sick days, plus regular holidays, special non-working holidays, and company-wide Rest & Recharge days.

• Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA): An annual $500 USD fund to spend on your physical, mental, and financial well-being—from gym memberships to hobbies.

• Work From Home Support: A one-time $550 USD stipend to set up your home office, plus a monthly $50 USD stipend for internet expenses.

• Standard Compensation & Pay: We provide a 13th-month salary and adhere to all government-mandated pay premiums, including Night Shift Differential (NSD) and holiday/overtime pay.

• Charitable Giving: A company match for your donations to eligible charitable organizations.

• High-Quality Equipment: A 13" MacBook and other high-quality…