Staff Accountant

Summary

Join Twilio's growing team as a Staff Accountant and become a key contributor to the US General Ledger Accounting team. This dynamic role demands meticulous attention to detail, professional curiosity, and a drive for professional growth. You will gain valuable experience in a high-growth company and have opportunities for recognition. Collaborate closely with various teams to deliver accurate financial results. This remote position, based in Mexico, reports to the Manager, Accounting in Wisconsin. Occasional travel may be required for team meetings. Twilio offers competitive pay, generous time off, parental and wellness leave, healthcare, and a retirement savings program.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a Finance/Accounting related function
• 1+ years of accounting experience
• Strong working knowledge of accounting principles, especially lease accounting principles under US GAAP ASC 842, and month-end close processes
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management
• Detail oriented and strong organizational skills
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate findings effectively
• Proven ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Desire to learn new things and take on additional tasks to support the team

Responsibilities

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the G/L structure, processes and transactions that feed into it
• Participate in month-end close including preparing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, SOX controls and financial statement disclosures
• Work on special projects and process improvement/automation initiatives
• Streamline accounting policies and procedures
• Cultivate strong business relationships with various internal organizations and work with them to improve processes and develop repeatable processes
• Develop and maintain project plans and end-to-end documentation
• Maintain and administer the company’s lease portfolio in the lease accounting software: gather lease data, input new agreements, track amendments and terminations
• Review lease agreements for accuracy and assist in applying appropriate classification and accounting treatment under ASC 842
• Support the accounting team with documenting lease modifications, subleases, and lease terminations as needed
• Partner with Real Estate, Procurement and Legal teams to review lease contracts, confirm lease terms, and assess embedded leases
• Assist with the preparation of supporting documentation for financial statements and disclosures relating to leases
• Assist in recording derivative and hedge transactions in accordance with company policies and relevant accounting standards
• Responsibilities may evolve and expand over time based on the needs of the general ledger team and the org

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA/CA license preferred
• Experience designing or executing internal controls
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP system and lease accounting software (e.g. LeaseCalcs)
• Public Accounting or other operational accounting experience with a public company

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous time off
• Ample parental and wellness leave
• Healthcare
• A retirement savings program