Senior Accountant

High Alpha is hiring key team members for a new startup. This position will be with High Alpha’s latest company, which is pre-public launch. You’ll work closely with the internal High Alpha team while reporting directly to the CEO of the new company. If you’ve ever been interested in working at a company from scratch as a member of the initial team, this is it!

This pre-launch company provides fractional full-service finance and accounting support to high-growth SaaS and services companies. Customers of this pre-launch company look to us as SaaS and services experts focused on helping their companies succeed.

About this role:

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to provide world-class accounting and bookkeeping support to high-growth SaaS and services companies. In this role, you'll be a hands-on partner to team members at dynamic software and services companies.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage all accounting functions including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Lead monthly close process, analysis, and reporting
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts monthly
• Assist with tax compliance and filings
• Run payroll for customers
• Monitor cash flow and expense management
• Assist in setting budgets and financial forecasts
• Manage relationships with external vendors and tax accountants

What We’re Looking For:

• 4-7 years of experience in accounting with SaaS or services company experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting principles including revenue recognition
• Desire to build out and improve internal processes
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders
• Experience running payroll and employee onboarding to various systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel & Google Sheets
• Familiarity with Quickbooks and ability to learn new technology quickly
• Strong analytical skills
• You’re organized and demonstrate a high attention to detail and accuracy
• You’re self-motivated and like to take ownership of new projects
• You love working with numbers and helping people

What We Value:TRUST

Our team members operate in a high-trust role with customers. Trustworthy team members exhibit: uncompromising integrity, empathy, attention to detail, and the ability to exceed expectations.

OWNERSHIP

Our customers love working with us because we care about the success of their companies as much as they do. Our team members take ownership of the relationship with customers through consistency, responsiveness, and thought partnership.

INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY

Our customers look to us for guidance on industry standards, recommendations on best practices, and thought leadership. Team members should combine personal experience as well as internal and external resources to be learning machines that will result in strategic insight to the companies we support.

High Alpha is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don’t discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.