Senior Accountant

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

📋 Description

• Prepare journal entries, perform account reconciliations, and execute other essential accounting tasks to support the financial close and reporting processes of the team.

• Assist in researching, establishing, and upholding financial accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure adherence to US GAAP.

• Support internal controls and audit readiness, including managing compliance tasks, coordinating and fulfilling audit requests, conducting testing, and maintaining documentation.

• Design and document accounting processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for automation and enhancements as Branch continues to grow.

• Take ownership of accounting projects and address process gaps outside standard workflows, overseeing the issue from investigation to resolution.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to design, develop, and implement new systems, processes, and solutions across accounting, finance, treasury, data, and other teams.

• Provide financial support to senior management and departmental leaders to aid in decision-making.

• Serve as a representative for the accounting function to cross-functional teams and external partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience is required; experience in high-growth payment/fintech environments is a plus.

• 1-2 years of experience in financial audit and/or consulting is preferred.

• Proficient knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting principles.

• Advanced Excel skills with the capacity to work with large, complex datasets; experience with SQL, Python, and other relevant tools is a plus.

• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and tools, spanning accounting, reporting, and AI-enabled platforms; familiarity with Claude/Cowork is advantageous.

• Comfortable navigating a diverse range of systems and processes; experience with Sage Intacct, FloQast, Looker, and/or similar accounting and reporting platforms is required.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, capable of translating technical accounting concepts and representing the team to cross-functional and external audiences.

• Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship or transfer.

🏝️ Benefits

• Market-leading medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Stock options.

• Free Premium-Tier Origin Financial Wellness subscription.

• Monthly home-office stipend.

• 401k (TransAmerica).

• 12-weeks paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents.

• Flexible time off plus sick and safe time.

• 11 paid company holidays.

• Branch@Branch Same Day Pay Option.