Accounting Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activities, and cost allocations.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze balances and trends, ensuring completeness and accuracy.

• Prepare and maintain intercompany and consolidation entries across Plaid entities, incorporating cost-plus arrangements and FX revaluation and elimination.

• Collaborate with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and vendors to guarantee accurate accrual of expenditures.

• Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and control enhancements to expedite the closing process and support SOX 404 compliance.

• Act as the primary point of contact for designated areas during the annual audit, preparing necessary support and addressing auditor inquiries.

• Develop scalable and efficient accounting processes to support Plaid’s growth and readiness for public operations.

• Document and enhance controls, improve supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to automate manual tasks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in Big 4 public accounting.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.

• Experience within a public company or involvement with IPO readiness.

• Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.

• Ability to create audit-ready workpapers.

• Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency accounting.

• Proficiency in NetSuite, Zip, T&E, and close management platforms is advantageous.

• CPA designation preferred.

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think from first principles.

• Demonstrated curiosity, quick learning capabilities, and a growth-oriented mindset.

• A proactive, hands-on attitude.

• Proven track record of enhancing processes, leveraging technology, and scaling operations.

• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Equity and/or commission opportunities may be available depending on the position.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits plan.

• 401(k) plan.

• Equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations provided for candidates with disabilities.