Accountant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Manage comprehensive accounting responsibilities for designated areas, including operating expenses, cash transactions, payroll and employee-related costs, share-based compensation, fixed assets, and intangible assets.

• Oversee month-end and quarter-end accounting processes, which encompass journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, capitalization, and period-end adjustments.

• Evaluate cash transactions and extensive accounting datasets utilizing analytical and AI-driven tools.

• Detect anomalies, scrutinize unusual items, and ensure that transactions are complete, accurately classified, and properly represented in financial statements.

• Examine balance sheet and P&L fluctuations and offer evidence-based insights on key drivers.

• Investigate unfamiliar or non-standard transactions and develop accounting positions in accordance with relevant U.S. GAAP.

• Prepare supporting schedules, financial reports, and designated SEC disclosures.

• Execute ICFR and SOX controls with thorough documentation and testing preparedness.

• Lead the resolution of accounting issues and enhance upstream data, processes, and controls.

• Assist with audit, tax, and compliance obligations.

• Explore AI and automation tools and implement solutions that enhance the speed, quality, and scalability of accounting functions.

⛳️ Requirements

• 2+ years of pertinent accounting or audit experience.

• ACA, CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting certification.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strong sense of curiosity.

• Capacity to analyze large or intricate datasets, identify root causes, and drive issues to resolution.

• High level of ownership, resilience, and a proactive approach.

• Capability to prioritize competing demands and deliver high-quality work swiftly.

• Clear and structured communication abilities.

• Strong mindset towards AI and automation, with practical experience using AI, automation, or data tools.

• Solid understanding of audit, ICFR, and SOX standards.

• Proven experience working effectively with both internal and external auditors.

• Ability to quickly learn and collaborate with a global, cross-functional team across various time zones.

• Preferred: experience in a prominent professional services firm and/or a U.S. public company, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance.

• Preferred: experience in digital assets, payments, FinTech, technology, or financial services.

• Preferred: experience with operating costs, payroll and employee-related costs, share-based compensation, fixed assets, internally developed intangible assets, or lease accounting.

• Preferred: experience with Oracle Fusion or another large-scale ERP system, as well as analytical, AI, or automation tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible work environment.

• Equal opportunity employment.

• Interview accommodations and assistance for candidates with disabilities.