Associate Accountant

Summary

Join Life360 as an Associate Accountant and perform day-to-day accounting operations, focusing on inventory and general ledger transactions. Execute monthly accounting close activities, analyze financial results, and collaborate with other departments. You will prepare documentation for auditors, ensure proper internal controls, and identify opportunities for process improvements. The role requires a minimum of 2 years of accounting experience and an understanding of GAAP. Life360 offers competitive pay and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, flexible PTO, and more. This is a remote-first position based in the US.

Requirements

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP)
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Accounting
• Team oriented, highly motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a high growth environment
• Ability to manage work and solve problems independently

Responsibilities

• Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e., journal entries, allocations, accruals, adjustments and reporting)
• Proactively identify issues and implement process improvements to streamline accounting processes including follow up on action items related
• Assist in the analysis of monthly financial results compared to budget and prior period actual results including summarize and prepare financials status and transactions (ie, P&L statement) and other necessary reports
• Collaborate cross-functionally supporting other departments to enhance the financial process and to contribute to other accounting ad-hoc projects as needed
• Prepare and provide documentation to auditors in connection with external financial audit
• Ensure proper internal controls, including compliance with Company policies and procedures
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance the efficiency of accounting operations
• Assist with other projects and assignments, as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Netsuite experience
• Experience working in a public company

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
• 401(k) plan with company matching program
• Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
• Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year
• Winter and Summer Week-long Synchronized Company Shutdowns
• Learning & Development programs
• Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
• Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
• Free Tile Products