Overview
A fast-growing fintech infrastructure company is seeking a Senior Accountant to help build a scalable accounting function. This hands-on individual contributor role reports directly to the VP of Accounting & Controller and offers meaningful exposure to the CFO and senior leadership.
Responsibilities
Monthly Close & Core Accounting
- Support and perform the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate reconciling items
- Manage day-to-day revenue accounting, including analysis and journal entries for revenue streams such as interchange fees, ecommerce, revenue share arrangements, and subscriptions
- Handle monthly billings and collections, including invoicing and customer follow-up
- Prepare accounting for stock-based compensation
- Support payables, accruals, and other operating expense accounting
- Prepare payroll-related accounting entries and reconciliations
- Manage prepaid expenses, including accounting for costs to fulfill contracts under ASC 340-40
- Ensure the close process is accurate, timely, and well-documented
- Support monthly FP&A model updates used for management and Board reporting
- Assist with updates to Board materials, including financial and operating performance schedules
- Collaborate with the CFO and VP of Accounting to connect accounting results to business performance, forecasts, and strategic decision-making
Process Improvement & Strategic Projects
- Support audit readiness initiatives and assist with audit requests, schedules, and documentation
- Document accounting processes, including flowcharts and narratives for revenue-related processes
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting workflows, controls, and close efficiency
- Support AI and automation initiatives across the accounting function
- Partner with the VP of Accounting on technical accounting research and analysis for complex or non-routine transactions
- Work cross-functionally with Operations, Product, and Sales to ensure business activities are properly reflected in financial statements
Requirements
- Active CPA license
- 3–6 years of accounting experience
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
- Experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement support
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and follow through on details
- Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills
- Clear communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
- Hands-on, ownership-oriented mindset
- Comfortable working in a lean, fast-moving environment with evolving processes
- Ability to consistently work Eastern Time business hours
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in fintech, payments, financial services, SaaS, or other high-growth environments
- Public accounting experience, including Big 4, national, or regional firms
- Experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Familiarity with ASC 340-40, stock-based compensation, payroll accounting, accruals, and prepaid expenses
- Experience supporting audits or audit readiness projects
- Interest in process improvement, automation, AI tools, and building scalable accounting processes
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary, equity, and performance bonuses
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
- 401(k) plan
- Remote work with regular in-person team meetings
Location
Remote position with required availability during Eastern Time business hours