Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review financial reports and internal statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new standards (e.g., ASC 606 for SaaS revenue recognition, ASC 842 for leases).
• Work closely with FP&A to ensure alignment between actuals and forecasts/budgets.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (engineering, product, operations) to track project costs, R&D tax credits, and capital expenditures.
• Monitor and maintain accounting systems and internal controls; recommend and implement improvements to automate and scale operations.
• Support external audit and tax compliance efforts, including liaising with auditors and external consultants.
• Manage intercompany transactions, consolidations, and foreign currency accounting (for global or multi-entity structures).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• CPA designation or progress toward certification (strongly preferred)
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance (a plus)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior experience in a tech, SaaS, startup, or high-growth company environment
• Experience with multi-entity or international accounting (preferred)
• ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation)
• Month-end and year-end close processes
• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• Audit readiness and working with external auditors
• Systems & tools proficiency
• ERP systems: NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or QuickBooks
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling, formulas)
• Familiarity with automation tools and process optimization
• Exposure to BI tools (e.g., Tableau, Looker, Power BI)
• Experience with equity management platforms like Carta (a plus)
• Understanding of internal controls and financial compliance (SOX if applicable)
• Support for tax filings, audits, and regulatory requirements
• Experience with internal documentation and process standardization
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with product, legal, HR, and engineering teams
• Proven leadership or mentoring of junior staff
• Proactive, self-starter with strong problem-solving abilities