Staff Accountant (Finance - 2025 Grads)

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 Staff Accountant to be a key member of our corporate accounting team. This role is integral to the smooth operation of our financial processes, encompassing a wide range of responsibilities in accounts payable and international general ledger support for a 2,000 employee, multinational organization. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of accounting principles and a commitment to accuracy.

This role will be at Appian HQ which is located in McLean, VA. The expectation is to be in the office 5 days per week.

Primary Responsibilities:

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  Oversee international AP invoice entries to ensure timely processing and proper coding and approvals for Appian’s 15 international subsidiaries.



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  Manage vendor communications and inquiries and resolve payment or invoice discrepancies.



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  Prepare and process weekly international accounts payable payment runs.



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  Support the review and processing of employee expense reports in compliance with company policies.



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  Liaise with employees to resolve expense-related queries and technical issues of the Concur expense reporting platform.



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  Accurately enter and initiate wire payments through various domestic and international banking portals.



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  Perform timely and accurate reconciliation of international corporate credit card statements, working with cardholders to collect receipts, resolve unrecorded transactions, and ensure proper expense categorization in line with cardholder expectations and policies.



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  Provide accounting support for the monthly, quarterly and annual closes for Appian’s foreign subsidiaries, including preparing journal entries and pulling support for statutory audit requests.



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  Interact and coordinate with personnel in various corporate departments, including HR, Payroll, Legal, and marketing teams in order to accurately resolve and record transactions at the entity level.



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  Execute controls and close processes to ensure compliance with our key financial controls.



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  Complete special projects and analyses as requested, including process improvement initiatives and system implementations to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations.

Experience:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. Internship experience required.



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  1+ years finance and accounting preferred



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  Experience with Concur, Concur Audit, AppZen is preferred

Tools and Resources

• 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 affinity groups . 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 appian.com . [Nasdaq: APPN]

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Appian is an equal opportunity employer that strives to attract and retain the best talent. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Appian provides reasonable accommodations to applicants 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] . Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.