Senior Accountant – Equity

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and assess journal entries along with account reconciliations.

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities for designated areas.

• Guarantee the precision and thoroughness of the general ledger.

• Examine account variations and probe discrepancies.

• Create supporting schedules for financial reporting purposes.

• Aid in annual audits and fulfill other compliance obligations.

• Recognize chances to enhance accounting procedures and internal controls.

• Draft accounting entries concerning stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718.

• Manage equity transactions, including stock options, RSUs, and ESPP.

• Develop equity roll-forward schedules and associated documentation.

• Assist with disclosures in quarterly and annual financial statements related to equity compensation.

• Provide support to external valuation experts and auditors during reporting periods.

• Help administer the company's equity plans and equity management platform.

• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Payroll, and external service providers.

• Maintain records of equity awards and employee transactions.

• Address employee inquiries regarding equity.

• Engage in special projects, acquisitions, and improvements in systems/processes.

• Investigate technical accounting issues as necessary.

• Support cross-departmental initiatives across Finance, Payroll, HR, and Legal.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Preferred: CPA designation (or actively pursuing CPA).

• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Public accounting experience is an advantage.

• Strong expertise in: general ledger accounting, month-end closing, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting for stock-based compensation and equity transactions.

• Comprehensive understanding of U.S. GAAP (knowledge of IFRS is a plus).

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

• Preferred experience with equity administration platforms like Morgan Stanley ETRADE or similar.

• Experience in a publicly traded or private equity-backed organization is preferred.

• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work wherever and however you prefer within the United States – whether in-office, remote, or hybrid.

• Immediate access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits from day one, including an annual wellness stipend.

• 401k plan with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting.

• Generous and flexible time-off policy (FTO).

• Employee Stock Purchase Program.