Senior Accountant
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.
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.
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