Staff Accountant

Rachio is a mission-based startup advancing the smart home outside, through conservation and connection. A category leader within the smart home industry, Rachio creates innovative technology and solutions that enliven the outside space of any home through exceptional products, data-driven personalized recommendations, and an unmatched user experience. Together, the Rachio community has saved *50 billion* gallons of water - and counting.

Rachio seeks a Staff Accountant who is passionate about our mission, will establish themself as a resource for the entire company, and has a desire to understand our business and industry. As a Staff Accountant, you will report to the Controller and work closely with the Senior Staff Accountant. You will be responsible for regularly analyzing and reconciling information and, as part of the month end, close accounts such as A/R, A/P, and inventory. This role requires attention to detail, critical thinking skills, and basic accounting experience. You will have consistent daily work in addition to exposure to a broad range of other finance projects. You will work with employees from all departments, customers, suppliers, and vendors to learn the business. This position has tremendous room for growth within the organization. While this position is mostly remote, there will be occasional in-person interactions and travel required. You must live near the Denver/Boulder area and be able to commute to downtown Denver roughly 4 times per month in order to pick up items sent to our mailing address. 

• Ensure timely and accurate coding and processing of invoices for on-time payments
• Ensure prompt billing, collections, and cash application
• Prepare monthly invoices for utility partners
• Reconcile customer accounts and resolve disputes as a liaison between the customer and the Finance team
• Process and apply cash receipts, and generate customer statements for D2C, Pro, and Utility customers
• Work with D2C, Pro, and Utility customers to collect past due balances to minimize outstanding A/R
• Communicate with vendors and customers via phone & email
• Process bills from vendors, ensuring accurate coding and validity of expense
• Perform weekly bill payments, ensuring bills are paid in a timely manner
• Ensure timely coding and processing of employee expense reports, verifying compliance with company policy
• Organization and reconciliation of company credit card reports through Expensify, flagging policy violations and working with department leads to gather required documentation
• Ensure coding and processing of purchase requests, ensure timely receipt of purchase orders and review of open PO’s
• Assist with monthly reconciliations of inventory to actual stock count
• Learn the order processing and fulfillment process to provide support to the operations team as needed
• Reconcile monthly/quarterly and annual sales tax returns in Avalara and manually file returns as needed
• Prepare annual 1099’s
• Document any key processes into living versions that are updated on an ongoing basis
• Assist with ad hoc projects, models, and analysis as needed

• 3+ years of accounting/staff accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or relevant experience
• NetSuite, Bill.com, Expensify experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail to ensure minimal error rate
• Analytical with strong, demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking capabilities
• Exceptional verbal and written communication and collaboration skills
• AR collection and vendor/AP management experience  - great people skills
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Google products (e.g., Excel & Google Sheets)
• Strong organizational skills that drive fast & efficient execution
• “Owner’s” attitude, including a willingness to tackle problems through to solutions and an ability to work both independently and across functions
• Experience working with cross-functional teams such as operations, customer service sales, marketing/business development, and engineering/product development

• The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $70,000
• Stock options

• This is a remote position, must be based in the Denver/Boulder area
• Travel expectations (Minimal - company offsite meetings, etc.) 
• You must be legally authorized to work in the US

• Insurance: 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance -- premiums are 100% paid for employees and 60% paid for dependents, based on company sponsored plans.
• Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Optional benefits include: short term disability & long term disability, pet insurance, and more!
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO, 10 paid sick days per year, Empathy Leave, and paid Parental Leave
• Retirement: 401(k) plan with a company match
• Paid Travel: Rachio is a remote company, headquartered in Denver, CO. We host company events with paid travel to & from Denver 

• Professional Development: Employees receive an annual stipend to put towards furthering their education and career growth

• Work From Home: Employees receive a monthly stipend to put towards enhancing their remote work experience

• Relaxed dress code: Wear what makes you feel most comfortable working at Rachio

• Start with Empathy: We listen with the intent to understand, not simply to respond. We assume positive intent, and remember that at the end of the day we are all human and on the same team. 

• Fail Strategically: We view the unknown as an opportunity to learn and therefore grow. We encourage and support each other in taking risks and testing the status quo. We bias towards action, look for early feedback, and take the time to openly share learnings with the team. 

• Participate & Commit: We believe that the best decisions are made when we show up fully. We challenge assumptions, discuss the data, and ask the hard questions. Decision-makers protect the time to collaboratively explore and welcome wild and unconventional ideas. In the end, everyone may not agree with the final decision, but they feel heard and are committed to the path forward. 

• Delight to Sustain: We believe that our customers don't have to compromise to be sustainable. Our first priority is to provide a delightful experience that adds value to their lives while creating a better future for our planet. 

• Please apply via our careers page 

• A cover letter is required

Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Here at Rachio, we care about your ability to get the job done more than how you gained your experience. If you are hesitant to apply but feel you can excel in the role with your experience, we want to see your application!

We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do great work together. As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, veteran status, sex, parental status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our company.