WhatNot is hiring a
Accounts Payable Associate

Summary

Join Whatnot's Finance team as a founding member of our accounting team to help define daily practices and policies. As an Accounts Payable specialist, you will process incoming bills, initiate payments, and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• 2+ years professional accounting experience, preferably with experience in tech, or a high-growth startup
• Understanding of month-end close processes and US GAAP
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while running tight deadlines
• Ability to work quickly and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance
• BA/BS in Accounting ideally
• Public Accounting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Process incoming bills, initiate payments, and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Categorize bank and credit card transactions, manage bank account balances, review expense reports, manage purchase requests and virtual cards, etc
• Own the 1099 reporting process by compiling payment information, communicating with vendors, and filing with the IRS
• Assist the monthly financial close by recording journal entries, maintaining accurate supporting documentation, and preparing account reconciliations
• Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and provide informative commentary of key business drivers; respond timely to inquiries through research and analysis
• Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility
• Tackle one-off and ad-hoc projects as necessary

Benefits

• Flexible Time off Policy and Company-wide Holidays (including a spring and winter break)
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision
• Work From Home Support
• Home office setup allowance
• Monthly allowance for cell phone and internet
• Care benefits
• Monthly allowance on both food and wellness
• Annual allowance towards Childcare
• Lifetime benefit for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
• Retirement; 401k offering for Traditional and Roth accounts in the US (employer match up to 4% of base salary) and Pension plans internationally
• Monthly allowance to dogfood the app
• Parental Leave
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave + one month gradual return to work *company leave allowances run concurrently with country leave requirements which take precedence