Senior GL Accountant - SaaS

Who We Are

At Firstup our mission is to improve the employee experience at every moment that matters large and small. As the communication pipeline for the world's workforce we now serve 40 of the Fortune 100 companies reaching and connecting more than 17 million employees daily.

Our employees are experts in the employee experience workforce communications and technology.

Joining Firstup means joining a movement to make work better for every worker. As the world’s first intelligent communication platform Firstup meaningfully engages employees at every moment from hire to retire and delivers engagement insights to help companies support promote and retain their talent. Our movement has taken root and is evident in our world-class customer base. Now we need your help. Ready to make a difference in the world?

Our Values

Every employee is an owner with responsibility and credit for our progress.

Leadership is in our build and we see change as a catalyst for improvement.

We win as a team committed to help our coworkers and customers thrive.

Role Overview

As Sr. GL Accountant you will be a key contributor of the GL team and drive the monthly close process in accordance with GAAP. You will be responsible for reconciliations consolidation of entities and application of company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and safeguarding of company assets. You will also work closely with our financial reporting team in support of the quarterly and annual financial reporting

process and other stakeholders on an ad-hoc basis. You role will report to the Accounting Manager.

Responsibilities

• Complete period-end closing activities including preparation of journal entries reconciliations and flux variance analysis for management reporting.

• Own Debt Equity and Lease Accounting.

• Ensure GL reporting and Netsuite is up to date to support ongoing/new reporting requirements.

• Participate in the preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages and financial statements in accordance with investors’ requirements and GAAP.

• Support continuous process improvement projects and drive implementation.

• Assist in external auditors’ requests including preparing supporting schedules answering auditors’ inquiries financial statement preparation and memo writing.

• Assist in documenting financial and accounting closing processes and implementing internal controls.

• Perform special ad-hoc projects as requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Business Administration or related field.

• 3-5+ years of General Ledger accounting experience with a solid understanding of US GAAP.

• Public accounting and technical accounting experience.

• Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and Word/Google Docs.

• NetSuite and FloQast experience is preferred.

• Ability to navigate a dynamic fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and challenging deadlines.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong written oral communication analytical and interpersonal skills.

• High attention to detail with the ability to keep the big picture in mind.

• Experience working in a fast paced PE or VC backed organization.

$90000 - $105000 a year

Firstup expects the base salary for this role to be between $90000-$105000. The starting rate of pay may vary based on factors including but not limited to position offered location education training and/or experience.

Why Firstup?

Because you care - about people the work you do and the connections you make. Work is such a large part of life; it only makes sense to make it awesome.

If you want to engage brilliant minds in a high-growth and inclusive environment where ideas are rewarded regardless of who they come from join us. This is a rapidly changing space so if you thrive on ambiguity are hungry for a challenge and have the guts to speak your mind you could be a perfect fit.

We offer an excellent PTO program great health benefits a casual and friendly environment remote work and a leadership team who truly believes in your growth – both personally and professionally.

Firstup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age protected disability veteran status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal state or local laws.

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