Financial Reporting Accountant

Do you ever wonder what happens inside the cloud?
DigitalOcean (NYSE: DOCN) simplifies cloud computing so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. With our mission-critical infrastructure and fully managed offerings, DigitalOcean enables startups and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to rapidly deploy and scale modern applications. As a remote-first organization, our employees, like our customers, are based around the world.
We want passionate people who are high-performing team players who can take new challenges and go the extra mile.
The Financial Reporting Accountant will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks within the Controller's Organization. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the monthly financial statements and quarterly footnote support, preparing the tie-outs for all regulatory filings, preparing journal entries for month-end close, working closely with the auditors to facilitate quarterly reviews and annual audits, and assisting with technical accounting research, white papers accounting policies and implementing new accounting standards.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting documents.
• Assist with preparation and tie-out of the SEC Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and other required filings for the Company.
• Quarterly, prepare footnote support and manage internal request lists.
• Assist with monthly Corporate Accounting closing procedures including preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist in performing and maintaining internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
• Partner closely with other members of the finance team to collect information and prepare reports.
• Research basic accounting topics and develop suggestions for actions to be taken on the treatment.
• Discuss accounting methodologies with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Research FASB accounting standards and drafting position papers for new transactions and updating accounting policies.
• Be an active participant on special projects as they arise.

What You'll Add to DigitalOcean:

• B.S. in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA with 3-5 years of experience in either public accounting or a mix of public/private experience.
• Previous experience working on SEC filings is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with particular strength in Excel.
• Must possess a strong understanding of current U.S. GAAP and FASB technical pronouncements.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential.
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and relationship management skills are required.
• Knowledge of Workiva and XBRL would be considered a plus.
• Experience with software such as G-Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides) a plus.

Why You'll Like Working for DigitalOcean :

• We reward our employees . (The base salary range for this position is between $75,000-$100,000 based on relevant years of experience and skills. The salary range for this role is specific to candidates located within the U.S. and will vary for candidates outside the U.S..) (The salary range for this position is based on relevant years of experience and skills.) Employees may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company and individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees including grants of equity upon hire and the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value development. You will work with some of the smartest and most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that is always challenging our teams and employees to continuously grow. We maintain a growth mindset in everything we do and invest deeply in employee development through formalized mentorship and other internal programs. We provide all employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, and education.
• We care about your well-being. In addition to cash and equity compensation, we also offer employees a competitive array of benefits. In the United States, these include health insurance, unlimited vacation, retirement benefits, a generous parental leave program, and additional resources to support employees' overall well-being. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary in other countries due to local regulations and preferences.
• We value diversity and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

*This is a remote role
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