Senior Accountant Job at Finvisor in San Francisco

Overview

Senior Accountant role at Finvisor. 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 with cross-functional interaction across the team (accounting, payroll, accounts receivable, and accounts payable).

Primary responsibilities

• Define and implement rigorous accounting processes and controls
• Perform all general ledger functions: revenue recognition, prepaid expenses, short and long term investments, accrued liabilities, inventory tracking, depreciation and amortization, equity, and interest income and expense
• Review 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, provide 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 with clear and sensitive responses to client inquiries and escalations
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a resourceful nature, team-first attitude, and problem-solving orientation
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while meeting company goals and deadlines
• Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, Xero, NetSuite, or Sage Intacct)
• Experience with payroll processing systems (Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Rippling, QuickBooks Online, or similar)
• Intermediate/advanced skills in Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Excel
• Desire to tackle new challenges and projects

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, serving startups as trusted advisors
• We care about you. Positive environment, open vacation policy, and retirement contributions
• We value diversity. Inclusive and diverse team where employees can be authentic
• We are passionate. A team that supports startups across diverse projects

Finvisor provides equal employment opportunity without regard to 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

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