Accountant

Job Description

About the team:

We are seeking an ambitious and detail oriented Accountant for our fast-growing, fun and dynamic office in Redwood City, CA. Reporting to our Accounting Manager, you will take a hands-on approach to addressing the financial reporting needs of the company.

The Controller Group maintains the integrity of our financial information. We tell a story through numbers that are accurate, timely, and relevant, ensuring that our iconic brand stewards the resources it needs to continue its exceptional trajectory. As a key member of the team, you will impact and improve several key initiatives, including account reconciliations, preparing schedules, audits and closing activities.

We are looking for a positive, reliable and knowledgable accounting professional who demonstrates strong work ethic, and the capacity to work independently at a high level of performance in a fast-paced startup environment.

What you'll do:

• Lead month, quarter and year-end close processes including journal entries posting and/or review, account reconciliations and roll-forwards, and closing schedules
• Work collectively within the Controller Group to generate and ensure the accuracy of consolidated and statutory financial statements
• Take ownership over key areas of the financial statement audit
• Lead daily Procure-to-Pay and Cash Management workstreams while ensuring transactions are handled accurately, efficiently, and timely
• Ensure company is compliant with certain tax reporting requirements, including MISC-1099 and sales & use tax filings
• Identify, recommend and implement process and system improvements as the company scales
• Critically monitor business activities to identify accounting issues and recommend solutions
• Develop and enforce financial policies, internal controls, and procedures

What you've done:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, preferably CPA
• 3+ years of accounting experience required. Experience in audit (Big 4) is preferred.
• Deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience using NetSuite is strongly preferred
• Microsoft Office proficiency with advanced MS Excel required, SQL is a plus

Who you are:

• Excels in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Logical thinker with strong systems acumen
• Takes ownership and pride in their work
• Collaborative and team-player, willingness to take on a variety of tasks
• Meets deadlines without compromising quality
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter, with a strong attention to detail
• A creative and independent problem-solver
• Experience in high-tech, SaaS industry is a plus