Staff Accountant

Job Description

At Fitbit, our mission is to help people lead healthier, more active lives by empowering them with data, inspiration and guidance to reach their goals.

We started our journey in 2007—as a team of two with one big idea. Since then, we’ve grown to over 1,500 employees, sold over 60mm devices, and built a health and fitness community across the globe. In fact, the Fitbit Community has taken enough steps to walk from the Sun to Pluto! Offering award-winning products, a top-rated mobile app and an easy-to-use online dashboard, Fitbit provides personalized experiences that help our users reach their goals. With a reenergized focus on innovative devices, interactive experiences, and enterprise health we are transforming the way consumers and businesses see health & fitness.

From your first steps as a Fitbitter, you will be at the forefront of developing new products. Our culture combines the spirit of startup with the perks of being public. We offer a competitive benefits package and amazing perks like unlimited snacks, Friday happy hours, onsite workout classes, and a strong focus on a healthy work-life balance. As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, contribute your ideas to life-changing products and services, and—above all—have fun doing it.

Fitbit’s HQ campus is located in the heart of San Francisco with office locations in Boston, San Diego and around the world. Think you’ve found your fit?

Corporate Staff Accountant

Fitbit is looking for a Corporate Staff Accountant support the Accounting and Finance team in San Francisco. The Corporate Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and will be directly involved with day-to-day general ledger accounting, month-end close, and ad-hoc Accounting projects. We are looking for a high-energy, hands-on individual that has the ability to work independently to support the company’s accounting policies and initiatives. The Corporate Staff Accountant will be expected to exhibit the highest professional standards and attention to detail while working on numerous routine and ad hoc accounting support functions. Other valued attributes that we are seeking are a strong work ethic, and consistent performance with a sense of urgency and commitment.
Specific Responsibilities:

• Owner of certain general ledger responsibilities, including, preparation of journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, and other general ledger account reconciliations for areas such as cash and prepaid expenses
• Maintain monthly amortization of prepaid expenses
• Perform financial statement analysis and provide relevant and substantive explanations in accounts on both a consolidated and entity-level basis
• Work cross functionally with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, HR and other departments
• Update Accounting policies under US GAAP
• Work with external auditors to provide support for quarterly reviews and year-end audits
• Contribute to scaling the Accounting and Finance department for a high-growth company
• Assist with ad-hoc Accounting and non-Accounting projects

The Corporate Staff Accountant should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on and prioritize multiple projects while also meeting goals and deadlines.
Requirements:

• BS or BA in Accounting or related field preferred
• 2+ year of experience preferred
• Attention to detail and deadline-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient MS Excel and Word skills
• Experience with SAP and BlackLine a plus
• Strong customer service orientation
• Ability to understand the big picture
• Be team-oriented and have confidence in dealing with people at all organizational levels within Fitbit

Fitbit is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, promote, pay, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), sex stereotyping (including assumptions about a person’s appearance or behavior, gender roles, gender expression, or gender identity), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or other statuses protected by law. We interpret these protected statuses broadly to include both the actual status and any perceptions and assumptions made regarding these statuses.

San Francisco applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Fitbit will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.