Ben Degroot

About Ben Degroot

Experienced Senior Accountant, skilled in Month End Close, Reporting, Payroll, and Commissions. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, and QuickBooks. Work experience for growth companies in Technology and SaaS.

Experience

1. Senior Accountant

   DNSFilter

   Jun 2023 — Present

   Assist in month end close to ensure accurate and timely reporting of US GAAP financial statements• Prepare and oversee the preparation of monthly journal entries in NetSuite along with account reconciliations• Analyze revenue and expenses to ensure they are recorded accurately monthly• Mentor Staff Accountants to teach accruals, deferrals, and reconciliations• Review AR, AP, expense reports, and monthly credit card entries and reconciliation process• Ensure payroll is processed timely and accurately in multiple payroll systems• Collaborate with and support leaders in Finance, Sales, and People on commissions and reporting• Provide support to assist with the annual financial statement audit• Implemented a new payroll platform for international workers, along with integrations • Created new accounts for variable compensation and built out reporting and reconciliations• Established new AR processes to improve DSO 50% in first 3 months

Education

• University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Accounting