Finvisor is a startup-focused, full-service firm that performs accounting, AP/AR, compliance, payroll, forecasting, CFO, and controller services. Our team supports the fastest growing and most exciting startups in the U.S. and around the world. We manage our clients’ financial operations so they can focus on growing their product and business.
Senior Accountant
Location: Remote | Department: Accounting
Reports to: Controller
Salary: $90-$100k Base, depending on experience + 10-20% OTE bonus
This Senior Accountant role supports our Accounting Manager and Controller-level team with day-to-day accounting needs. This position involves supporting the accounting department, managing 15 mid- to full-size clients, handling client engagements with C-level executives, providing technical support, reviewing monthly closes, and closing the books for a portion of our client base.
This is a fast-paced and dynamic position that involves a high level of cross-functional interaction with our entire team. You would work closely with our accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable team members.
Primary responsibilities include:
- Define and implement rigorous accounting processes and controls
- Perform all general ledger functions: revenue recognition, accounting for prepaid expenses, short and long term investments, accrued liabilities, inventory tracking, depreciation and amortization, equity, and interest income and expense.
- Review of monthly client closes.
- Manage all accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, cash flow management and financial reporting
- Develop revenue recognition and other accounting policies, processes, and internal controls, consistent with GAAP
- Ensure accurate and timely development of financial statements, offer insights on technical accounting areas, including footnotes, disclosures, and audit responses as needed
- Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments to Federal, State, and Local tax agencies
Qualifications:
- Current CPA designation or equivalent experience
- Four plus years of experience
- In-depth knowledge of GAAP, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statements (IFRS is also a plus)
- Good written and verbal communication skills are a must, with an emphasis on clear and sensitive responses to client inquiries and escalations.
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a resourceful nature, team-first attitude, and problem-solving nature
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while simultaneously meeting company goals and deadlines
- In-depth knowledge and direct experience working with accounting systems (any one or more of: QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, optionally Sage Intacct)
- In-depth knowledge and direct experience working with payroll processing systems is a plus (any one or more of: Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Rippling, QBO, Intuit)
- Intermediate/advanced in Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong desire to tackle new challenges and projects with enthusiasm
Benefits:
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision; 401(k) match
- Exciting client base and close company culture
Why work at Finvisor?
We have a huge impact. Finvisor is a small company with a big impact. We are positioned as a trusted advisor for our clients, so they come to us for help understanding their financial position and to get guidance on important decisions.
- We love Startups. This isn't your typical accounting job. Every client is different so, every day at Finvisor is a little different. One day you will be working with a startup who is building the next wearable apparel, and the next you might be helping a company with a SaaS based app.
- We care about you. Finvisor works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we believe your life outside of work is important too! From an open vacation policy to a simple IRA we contribute to, we provide a culture with perks that support our team.
- We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
- We are passionate. Finvisor is full of passionate people and we are not one size fits all. Our clients are passionate about what they are building and we are passionate about supporting them.
Finvisor provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicant’s race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status.
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