Senior SaaS Accounting Specialist

External Job Title: Senior SaaS Accounting Specialist

Internal Job Title: Senior Technical Accounting Specialist 

Employment Type: Full-Time, Regular Hire

Expected Hours:40 hours per week

FLSA Status: Exempt, Salary

Reports to: Director of Technical Accounting

Work Location: Fully Remote (within the U.S.)

Expected Base Pay Range: $85,000 - $95,000 per year depending on qualifications

Bonus Eligibility: Yes, discretionary bonuses

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY:

Kruze Consulting provides accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 800 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds. The Senior Technical Accounting Specialist provides expert knowledge and guidance on complex accounting issues, ensures compliance with accounting principles, and implements and maintains accounting policies and procedures. We’re looking for someone with experience in all aspects of revenue recognition to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with accounting standards. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret and apply accounting standards to complex business transactions. Kruze Consulting has a proven track record of developing their employees to their highest potential. If you are looking to learn and grow as a Senior Technical Accounting Specialist, this role might be a terrific opportunity to do that in an entrepreneurial, fully remote professional services firm. 

KRUZE CONSULTING IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Kruze Consulting believes in diversity of thought as a competitive advantage to bring people together to build a culturally inclusive team. If you are smart, and good at what you do, come as you are. Diverse candidates (however you choose or choose not to identify) are encouraged to apply.  

WHAT WE OFFER/WHY KRUZE CONSULTING:

· Fully Remote – We’ve completely embraced and invested in remote work and know the benefits. Save time, save money, and decrease stress. Our experience shows that remote work fosters a healthier work/life balance for our people. We do get together once a year for an annual offsite meeting, but it’s optional.  

· Flexibility/Autonomy - Need to run to an appointment, your child's school, or just want to take a walk outside? No problem. If your clients’ needs are met and your work gets done on time, enjoy!

· Stability – While we serve startups, we aren’t one. We’ve been around for almost a decade enjoying controlled growth over that time. We don’t over-hire, and thankfully, we’ve never had to do a reduction in force. Our service offering is niche, accounting is essential to businesses, and the potential market for our services is diversified/vast.  

· High-Quality Colleagues - We’re a diverse bunch, experts in our respective fields, and eager to help each other and clients. We care about each other as whole human beings.  

· High-Quality Clients - We work exclusively with venture-funded technology startups and early-stage companies who are creating some of the most exciting and transformative products and services in the world! (We also have a “no jerks” policy; our clients treat our people professionally and respectfully.)  

· Purpose/Meaningful Work– Not your average accounting role. Kruze professionals get to work with innovative startups that are disrupting their respective industries and creating the products and services of tomorrow. Like proud parents, we derive vicarious enjoyment as our clients grow, get additional rounds of funding, and ultimately get acquired by Fortune 500 firms.  

· Professional Development– You’ll gain exposure to many types of clients and industries including SaaS, eCommerce, Healthcare, Biotech, Crypto/Blockchain, and Manufacturing. At Kruze, you’ll have the opportunity to learn multiple disciplines and work with a wide variety of high-visibility clients and find your passion.  

NEED TO HAVE/POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor's Degree required (strong preference for major in accounting) 

· 5+ years of corporate accounting experience 

· Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounting theory, principles, and practices in the areas of ASC 605 and 606: Revenue Recognition 

· Experience in utilizing Revenue platforms and Revenue Recognition systems such as Stripe and Synder and recommending and assisting with the implementation of these systems. 

· Proficiency in research methodologies for data analysis and providing actionable recommendations. 

· Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 

· Must be willing to work core business hours in their local time zone (approximately 8am to 5pm local time) 

· Meticulous attention to detail – able to follow through/execute on a high volume of nuanced tasks 

· Ability to work with a strong sense of urgency in a fast-paced setting with a wide variety of tasks 

· A love of rapidly changing technology/software solutions that maximize efficiency and deliver firmwide value 

NICE TO HAVE/POSITION PREFERENCES:

· Experience in a big 4, national, or regional accounting firm 

· Experience with software, SaaS, tech-enabled services, or other recurring revenue business models

· Experience in a fully remote people-centric culture 

· Experience in a high growth/startup/entrepreneurial environment 

· Experience with tech-forward accounting platforms such as Expensify, Bill.com, and Gusto

· Experience with newer systems/platforms such as Slack, Zendesk, 1Password, Airtable, Box, Kantata, Loom and many others (we are always exploring and embracing new systems as part of our DNA!) 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

Technical Accounting Guidance: (40% of the time) 

· Assist Account Managers and Controllers with their revenue-related questions and requests. 

· Meet with clients to answer their Revenue related questions and help them with related projects. 

· Conduct technical accounting research to address accounting inquiries and propose solutions based on relevant accounting standards. 

· Evaluate the accounting implications of proposed contracts, agreements, or transactions. 

Accounting Policy Development: (30% of the time) 

· Research and analyze new accounting standards, regulations, and pronouncements. 

· Assess the impact of new standards on the organization and develop appropriate accounting policies and procedures. 

· Monitor emerging accounting issues and provide recommendations on their adoption or application. 

Financial Reporting and Compliance: (25% of the time) 

· Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. 

· Collaborate with external auditors during the audit process, providing documentation and explanations on technical accounting matters. 

· Identify potential financial reporting risks and recommend appropriate controls and procedures to mitigate risks. 

· Participate in the implementation and improvement of financial reporting systems and processes. 

Other (5% of the time) 

· Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy. 

· Support the implementation of new accounting systems or upgrades, collaborating with IT and finance teams. 

· Participate in special projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, or financial system implementations, providing technical accounting expertise. 

WHAT YOU WON’T BE DOING:

· Kruze’s own corporate finance. That’s handled by our CFO.  

A note of caution about remote work at Kruze Consulting:  

While it seems cool, it’s not for everyone. You must have the discipline, work ethic, healthy boundaries, work strategies, and emotional intelligence to work remotely. While we strive for work-life balance at Kruze, this is still a fast-paced role that will require you to juggle many different projects and tasks. You must enjoy and thrive in this type of fast-paced environment.  

About Kruze Consulting:

Kruze Consulting has grown organically and rapidly, tripling in size over the last two years. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, finance, payroll, and tax services to over 800 startups backed by top tier venture capital funds.  

Kruze Consulting is a 2023 Inc. 5000 Honoree for the sixth year in a row  

Our core values are: Kaizen ∙ Integrity ∙ Innovation ∙ Intuitive ∙ Communication & Collaboration ∙ Data Driven Quality ∙ Enabling Customer Greatness ∙ Fidelity  

We are a 100% remote company, working in many different countries and time zones; we encourage our employees to take advantage of our flexible work environment to be happier and more productive. The firm has 800+ Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C clients. The firm was started 9 years ago, by Vanessa Kruze, CPA and now has 150+ team members. Kruze utilizes best-of-breed software tools such as QuickBooks, Gusto, Justworks, Rippling, Expensify, Bill.com, Zoom, Slack, Ramp, and Brex. Our client base is comprised of venture capital-backed startups funded by the very best venture capital funds in the world.  

Physical Requirements:

Extended periods of focused, seated computer work – approximately 8 hours a day

Kruze complies with California’s Fair Chance Act:

Kruze will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Kruze is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.  

Kruze participates in E-Verify:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.