Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close, Payroll & Reporting (Core — 50%)

• Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and flux analysis
• Prepare bi-monthly payroll for review, owning end-to-end processing including accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, identifying and resolving technical accounting issues independently
• Own revenue recognition, including multi-element arrangements, deferred revenue schedules, and compliance with ASC 606
• Maintain a close calendar, drive accountability across the team, and continuously shorten the close timeline without sacrificing accuracy
• Serve as the primary owner of general ledger accounts
• Rethink accounts payable processes in coordination with FP&A to process invoices timely and provide accurate reporting

Internal Controls & Audit Readiness (20%)

• Design, document, and enforce internal controls across all accounting processes
• Serve as a liaison for external auditors: prepare audit schedules, respond to PBC requests, and manage the process to a clean, on-time audit
• Identify control weaknesses and implement improvement plans proactively
• Ensure the company is always audit-ready

Process Improvement & Systems (20%)

• Identify inefficiencies in existing accounting workflows and implement scalable solutions
• Partner with operations teams to improve data quality, financial systems, and cross-functional reporting
• Lead or support system implementations and migrations as the company scales

Financial Operations & Strategic Support (10%)

• Monitor budget performance and analyze variances
• Partner with tax advisors on federal and state compliance
• Provide clear, accurate financial data to support strategic decision-making
• Mentor junior accounting staff

Requirements

• Active CPA required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3-6 years of public accounting experience at a Big Four or large regional firm, with meaningful audit and/or tax experience
• Demonstrated experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance independently
• Experience supporting audits, including preparation of schedules, walkthroughs, and PBC documentation
• Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and based in or willing to relocate to New York City

Strongly Preferred

• Industry experience in a high-growth or startup environment
• Exposure to travel, SaaS, fintech, or marketplace business models
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and exposure to tax filings
• Hands-on experience with accounting and financial systems, as well as process automation, analytics, or BI tools
• Demonstrated ability to independently own the full month-end close in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Indicative range of $100K–$130K + equity
• Unlimited vacation
• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora)
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellhub Memberships
• 401k plan with company match
• Commuter Benefits
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Stock Options