Staff Accountant

Discourse is a global company with a product that is 100% open source. Our team is 86 people and growing. We’re transforming the online community space. Our product powers a substantial segment of successful online communities, with >30,000 Discourse instances globally. We have thousands of paying customers, with a growing number of Fortune 500 companies on our list, alongside many leading players in the fast-growth technology, gaming and blockchain/web3 spaces.

The Staff Accountant reports to the Controller and performs routine financial and accounting tasks.

We are looking for someone located in the US, in the EST timezone. Applicants in other timezones will not be considered (even if they are willing to adjust their working hours, we don’t think it’s healthy).

• Review and analyze accounts receivables
• Review and analyze accounts payables
• Bill.com onboarding and management
• Coding transactions
• Review and analyze cash balances* Maintain and update policies and procedures as they relate to all related financial transactions
• Process Gusto payroll and International Contractors’ payroll
• Assist subsidiaries in Canada and Australia with monthly payroll needs
• Be comfortable and familiar with online business banking* Process vendor payments and employee reimbursements
• Review and analyze all Sage imports monthly to ensure that all transactions are being captured (Stripe, Gusto, Brex, Citibank)
• Misc. admin tasks
• Troubleshoot issues with different software
• Being able to answer Accounting questions and requests from non-Finance staff
• You’ll work closely with an accounts specialist whose current focus is accounts receivable and customer billing support.
• You’ll also work closely with development regarding integrating invoice and payment data with our internal systems and getting any data you need into our financial software

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience working at a startup (preferably in the SaaS space)
• Ability to learn and navigate new software platforms easily
• At least 3 years of comparable experience
• Supervisory experience
• Strong analytical / problem-solving skills
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage concurrent responsibilities
• Ability to work independently on complex projects
• Solid organizational and multitasking skills
• Experience in the software industry (preferred)

At Discourse, the ability to communicate well in writing is paramount. We use our own software, Discourse, for most communication and most of your interaction with customers and team members will be in writing. In order to live these values, we look for folks who are:

• Detail-oriented, proactive, and organized
• Able to make decisions quickly and communicate effectively
• Work well independently and remotely
• Kind to their co-workers
• Highly driven with an execution focus and a strong belief in our mission to make the internet a better place

We believe that high-quality benefits make our team more effective. We’ve been thoughtful about our benefits package, which includes a completely flexible schedule, 5 weeks of vacation per year, funding for a co-working stipend, and much more!

Our Salary Framework is location and experience based, and we’re happy to provide a range up front. We also give every employee a stake in the success of the business, regardless of seniority or role. All full-time employees are eligible to receive equity options in the company as part of our equity incentive program.

Lastly, we believe in having a welcoming workplace where people with diverse backgrounds and cultures can create something great together. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every qualification! Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to [email protected].



Salary based on location and experience. Happy to provide range up front.