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Senior Accountant

110k – 152kSan Francisco, CANew York, NYPortland, ORFinance & AccountingHybrid4+ YOE
Summary

Senior Accountant responsible for owning close processes, preparing journal entries and reconciliations, performing variance analysis, and driving automation and process improvements in a fast-paced fintech environment.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own key areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple accounting areas.
  • Perform monthly flux and variance analysis, identifying key drivers of financial results and explaining period-over-period changes.
  • Manage and improve accounting processes across the general ledger, including revenue, accounts receivable, accruals, intercompany transactions, and other key accounting areas.
  • Partner cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Partnerships, Legal, and Product to ensure accurate accounting treatment and efficient workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve accounting operations through technology, AI-enabled tools, and system enhancements.
  • Help design and implement scalable accounting processes, controls, and documentation as the company continues to grow.
  • Strengthen and maintain internal controls that support accurate financial reporting and operational excellence.
  • Support external audits and assist with audit requests, schedules, and supporting documentation.
  • Take ownership of problems from identification through implementation, driving improvements that make the team more efficient and effective.

Requirements

  • 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • BA/BS or equivalent in accounting or related field.
  • Experience in public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both.
  • Strong GAAP accounting fundamentals and a solid understanding of financial statement impacts.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a track record of producing accurate, high-quality work.
  • A self-starter who can independently research issues, form thoughtful recommendations, and exercise sound judgment.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve processes through automation, technology, systems enhancements, or workflow optimization.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through large volumes of financial data, identify anomalies, strengthen controls, and support decision-making.
  • Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are being built, refined, and scaled.
  • Clear communicator who collaborates effectively across teams.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
  • Experience in fintech, banking, payments, financial services, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth technology company.
  • Experience supporting external audits.
  • Exposure to AI-driven process improvement initiatives or accounting workflow optimization projects.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary ranges:
    • US employees in New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle, or the San Francisco Bay Area: $121,700 - $152,100
    • US employees outside of the New York City, Los Angeles, Seattle or the San Francisco Bay Area: $109,500 - $136,900
    • Canadian employees (any location): 115,000 CAD - 143,700 CAD
  • Equity (stock options/RSUs) and benefits included.
Skills
GAAPNetSuiteERP systemsJournal entriesAccount reconciliationsFinancial reportingVariance analysisInternal controlsProcess automationAudit support
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