BetterUp is hiring a
Senior Accountant

Summary

The job description is for a Senior Accountant role at BetterUp Inc. The role involves supporting the month-end close process, SOX compliance control execution and quarterly / annual audit process, identifying and driving project-based work to provide process efficiencies for the general ledger team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, CPA preferred, 3-5 years of accounting experience, strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills, and intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, CPA preferred
• 3-5 years of accounting experience
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and multitasking skills
• Strong in-depth working knowledge of GAAP, month-end close processes, understanding of internal controls, operational accounting procedures, and financial reporting
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills with a strong attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently and effectively prioritize and perform multiple projects while working with team members, as well as work independently with limited required direction
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management
• Eager to learn new things and take on additional tasks to support the team
• Experience with Netsuite and other accounting software

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process general journal entries, accruals, account analysis and reconciliation of various balance sheet accounts
• Manage the general ledger accounting activities, such as cash, pre-paids, fixed assets, T&E expenses, and various expense accruals
• Assist in preparation of month-end financial statements and reporting package
• Be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues
• Review monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Prepare and analyze month-end results
• Implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close cycles to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Assist with various aspects of external audits, including preparation of audit schedules and reviewing outstanding items lists
• Partner cross-functionally with AP, FP&A, and various functional business owners to establish best practices, as well as drive on-going process refinement to improve the efficiency and accuracy of GL accounting and reporting
• Assist in the development and implementation of global accounting policies, procedures and company-wide initiatives and identify opportunities for process improvements

Benefits

• Access to BetterUp coaching; one for you and one for a friend or family member
• A competitive compensation plan with opportunity for advancement
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Per year
• All federal/statutory holidays observed
• 4 BetterUp Inner Work days ( https://www.betterup.co/inner-work )
• 5 Volunteer Days to give back
• Learning and Development stipend
• Company wide Summer & Winter breaks
• Year-round charitable contribution of your choice on behalf of BetterUp
• 401(k) self contribution