Senior Accountant

EquityZen is a mid-stage financial technology company, backed by leading venture and private equity investors. We’re looking for a Senior Accountant  to join EquityZen’s growing team as we redefine private markets. 

Our platform enables large, private companies to deliver liquidity to their shareholders while providing investors access to invest in these proven, pre-IPO companies. EquityZen has served over 250 pre-IPO technology companies and is proud to be considered a liquidity provider for 60% of the largest US unicorns. A testament to EquityZen’s secure, paperless, and industry-defining online investment platform, we have successfully completed 30,000+ private placement transactions. Focusing on automating an antiquated offline process has allowed us to lead the charge in building more efficient, cost-effective, and transparent private markets. Watch this short video to learn more: equityzen.com/press. 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Assist with financial statement preparation for monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, including consolidations
• Prepare monthly journal entries
• Prepare general ledger reconciliations
• Take the lead with crossfunctional projects and initiatives
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Assist with ad-hoc projects as needed

THE RIGHT STUFF

• 7+ years of previous accounting experience
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting or Finance
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Humble team player who enjoys, and is successful in, a collaborative environment

BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE 

• Previous broker-dealer experience
• Experience with NetSuite accounting software

EquityZen offers a competitive salary, stock options, full employee benefits (health, dental, vision), 401k match, individual professional development and wellness budget, generous time off policies and more!

To maximize cross-team collaboration, productivity and engagement, unless otherwise stated, it is expected that all employees work in our spacious new office in the financial district on a hybrid schedule. We appreciate that different teams and roles may have different requirements, so we focus on “presence with a purpose”. Working from the office requires being fully vaccinated, signing an attestation stating as such and providing proof of vaccination. We are always dedicated to prioritizing all employees’ health and safety and accommodations will be made as required.

EquityZen provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, EquityZen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. EquityZen expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of EquityZen’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.