Staff Accountant

Job Description

About us

On the off chance you've thought about insurance, it's likely because you've insured something you love, not because you loved your insurance company. Metromile is out to change that. As an Insurtech powered by data science and customer centric-design, we’re building a community of drivers who come for the savings and stay for the experience.

With technology at its core, Metromile is reimagining insurance to make it fairer and actually delightful. We’re obsessed with savings, service, and features -- street sweeping alerts, monthly mileage summaries, fuel trackers, and more -- that engage a customer all along their journey. We’re on the forefront of disrupting a $250 billion auto insurance category that has gone unchanged for over 80 years.

Metromile’s diverse team combines the best of Silicon Valley technologists with veterans from Fortune 500 insurers and financial services giants. This management structure ensures that the business is focused on growth, customer experience, and technology innovation while also balancing unit economics and profitability. We have office locations in San Francisco, Tempe, and Boston.

About the Staff Accountant role

Metromile is seeking a versatile Staff Accountant to join its exceptional finance team in San Francisco. The Staff Accountant will report to the Accounting Manager and will work closely with other team members around the company. To be successful in this role, you must have a working knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, and systems.

You must also have the ability to interact with all levels of management and cross-functional teams, as well as be able to operate effectively in a rapidly scaling, dynamic environment. We are looking for someone who is organized, self-motivated, has excellent problem solving skills, and enjoys working with people in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

You will

• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure the integrity of account balances; research and propose resolutions for identified issues or discrepancies
• Assist in month end close activities and calculations including prepaid rent, corporate credit card, and fixed assets
• Review and process employee expense reports through Expensify
• Manage accounts payable including reviewing invoices, processing the weekly check run, and making wire/ACH payments
• Own accounts receivable sub-ledger including creating accounts receivable invoices, entering into accounting system and monitoring timely collection of AR balances
• Act as support to the team including operating as a backup for accounting operations including payroll, accounts payable and other areas
• Assist with compliance activities such as state escheatment reporting and statutory insurance filings
• Work with external consultants and accounting firms on financial, statutory, and tax audits

About you

• Public accounting, CPA candidate, or relevant industry experience preferred
• 2+ years in an accounting role preferred
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with the ability to effectively interact with various functional groups throughout the company
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across levels
• Accountable and takes ownership of solving problems and delivering high-quality timely output on assignments
• Ability to adapt to change, manage multiple projects, and work in a fast-paced and high volume environment with an emphasis on timeliness and precision
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy; have strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong technology-based acumen including intermediate Excel skills
• Experience in Intacct software preferred

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary plus equity
• Excellent benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k)
• Generous PTO package
• Flexible monthly well-being stipend

Metromile is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation.