Senior Accountant – Equity

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

📋 Description

• Prepare and evaluate journal entries as well as account reconciliations.

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

• Ensure the general ledger is accurate and complete.

• Analyze account variances and investigate discrepancies.

• Develop supporting schedules for financial reporting.

• Assist with annual audits and adhere to other compliance necessities.

• Identify potential enhancements to accounting processes and internal controls.

• Prepare accounting entries pertaining to stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC 718.

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

• Create equity roll-forward schedules and accompanying documentation.

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

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

• Aid in the administration of 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.

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

• Conduct research on technical accounting issues as necessary.

• Support cross-functional initiatives involving Finance, Payroll, HR, and Legal.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Over 5 years of progressive experience in accounting.

• Extensive experience with general ledger accounting.

• Proficient in month-end closing procedures.

• Strong background in account reconciliations.

• Significant experience with financial reporting.

• Knowledge of accounting for stock-based compensation and equity transactions.

• Strong grasp of U.S. GAAP.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Must be eligible to work without sponsorship.

• CPA designation or actively pursuing CPA is preferred.

• Experience in public accounting is preferred.

• Knowledge of IFRS is considered an asset.

• Familiarity with equity administration platforms like Morgan Stanley ETRADE, or similar, is preferred.

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

• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexibility to work from anywhere within the United States – whether in-office, remote, or hybrid.

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

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

• Flexible and generous Paid Time Off (FTO) policy.

• Employee Stock Purchase Program.