Staff Accountant
The Staff Accountant supports the Americas accounting function by managing general ledger areas, contributing to monthly close and reporting, maintaining SOX controls, and improving accounting processes.
Roles & Responsibilities
Lead or contribute to client engagements, managing all aspects of the clientβs accounting and finance function to ensure accurate and timely reporting of business financials
Prepare and review all financial statements, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement on a monthly basis within 7 business days of month end
Provide ongoing financial reporting, tracking of Key Performance Indicators, strategic insights into business performance, and proactive cash flow management to clients
Support clients through fundraising processes through data room preparation, communication with external financing partners, and ongoing needs
Collaborate closely with tax partners to provide information necessary for quarterly estimates and annual corporate tax filings
Manage Veloβs financial operations team who performs bookkeeping categorization and reconciliation on a weekly basis, managing the communication process with clients to ensure accurate categorization of vendors and expenses
Ensure clients utilize the appropriate financial tech stack and manage the implementation and day to day use of the selected tools
Qualifications
3-7 years experience in accounting or finance roles at US-based companies; CPA preferred
Prior experience managing clients at a startup-focused accounting firm, public accounting or an in-house accounting or finance role
Proficiency and ability to collaborate across Google Sheets, Google Docs, Slack, Zoom
Ability to switch between individual and collaborative projects quickly and accurately
Ownership mentality, high coachability, bias to action, and unwavering integrity
Experience with bookkeeping software (e.g. QuickBooks Online) and financial operations software (Ramp, Gusto, Stripe, Mercury, etc.)
Employment Detail
Full-time, 40+ hours/week position with flexible PTO
Hybrid role; crisp and professional work-from-home setup is required
Competitive compensation via base salary + quarterly revenue share
Full professional fluency in English is required
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