The Senior Accountant supports the Head of Finance in executing the company’s day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role owns the operational execution of the accounting cycle, ensures accurate financial records, and supports reporting, budgeting, and compliance processes.
This position is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and enjoys building structured, scalable processes.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Accounts Payable & Payment Operations
Own the operational execution of the full accounting cycle, including accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries
Track and manage all outgoing payments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with internal controls
Administer the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process, including approvals, and documentation
Maintain and update vendor databases, ensuring records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready
Accounting & Month-End Close
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments, and expense allocations
Prepare monthly account reconciliations and supporting schedules
Support the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Maintain accurate general ledger records in QuickBooks
Prepare documentation for 1099 filings and support tax compliance activities
Spend Management & Budget Oversight
Monitor and categorize company-wide spend across departments, flagging anomalies and ensuring budget alignment
Support the rolling budget management process: track actuals vs. budget, analyze variances, and provide actionable commentary to Head of Finance
Support the preparation and maintenance of rolling financial forecasts, updating models as actuals come in
Analyze and track spend variances with teams.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare regular financial reports for leadership: income statements, cash flow summaries, spend dashboards, and KPI trackers
Assist in the preparation of management reports and presentations, translating financial data into clear insights
Support ad hoc financial analysis as requested by leadership
Cross-Functional Finance Support
Act as the internal point of contact for AP, reimbursements, and accounting-related questions from across the company
Provide guidance to departments on expense policies, reimbursement processes, and financial compliance
Support external tax advisors with documentation, reconciliations, and reporting as needed
Assist with audit preparation and documentation, ensuring records are organized and accessible
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
Work Experience: 4 - 7 years of experience in Accounting and/or Finance preferably at international or global organizations.
Additional Skills: Local CPA certification or equivalent accounting designation (CPC, CP, Contador Publico). Prior experience at a US startup or in a remote-first environment supporting a US-based team. An advanced English proficiency is required as you will communicate directly with US based teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail required. A proactive communicator who can work independently and flag issues before they become problems.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Ability to work an average of 40 hours/week, with at least five hour PST timezone overlap with flexibility based on business needs. Remote role, with potential travel to company meetings as needed. Computer-based work in a home office environment.
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