[Remote] Revenue Accountant at Alpaca

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Brokerage, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with a CPA or progress toward CPA being preferred. A minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience, ideally within financial services, is required. A solid understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically ASC 606 revenue recognition, is essential. The ability to obtain FINRA Series 27 after hire is necessary, along with strong Excel/Google Sheets skills. Experience with billing, collections, and revenue management systems is a plus, as are excellent attention to detail, organizational, and analytical skills. Strong communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration and the ability to adapt to a changing business and regulatory environment are also required.

Responsibilities

The Revenue Accountant will own the multi-entity invoicing process, preparing and issuing customer invoices in line with contract terms. They will manage accounts receivable, including monitoring collections, applying payments, and resolving billing inquiries. The role requires ensuring timely and accurate revenue recognition according to ASC 606 and company policies, and reviewing/reconciling deferred revenue accounts. Responsibilities include partnering with Sales and Customer Success to review contracts, assisting in month-end close activities like journal entries and reconciliations, and supporting external audits. Additionally, the accountant will identify and implement process improvements and assist with ad hoc projects and system implementations.

Skills

Revenue Recognition

Accounts Receivable

Invoicing

Accounting

Attention to Detail

Alpaca

API-first brokerage for stock trading

About Alpaca

Alpaca Securities LLC operates in the stock brokerage industry by providing an API-first brokerage service that allows other businesses to create their own trading applications. This service enables companies to integrate stock trading functionality into their platforms without the need to become brokers themselves, saving them time and resources. Alpaca's API supports seamless trading experiences for users and includes features like Local Currency Trading, which allows international investors to trade US stocks in their local currency. Additionally, Alpaca offers crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding the financial services available to its clients. Unlike traditional brokers, Alpaca focuses on a business-to-business model, catering primarily to other companies that want to offer trading services to their customers. The goal of Alpaca is to simplify the trading process for businesses and their users while providing a secure and efficient platform for executing trades.

San Mateo, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$84.5MTotal Funding

CONVERTIBLECompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & stock options

Medical, dental, & vision

Home office setup stipend

Monthly Brex Card stipend

Risks

Increased competition from fintech platforms like GUGU offering commission-free trading.

Potential regulatory challenges in international markets may complicate Alpaca's expansion.

Self-clearing transition introduces operational risks in managing settlement processes.

Differentiation

Alpaca offers API-first brokerage services, enabling businesses to build trading applications.

Alpaca supports local currency trading, simplifying US stock trading for international investors.

Alpaca provides crypto wallets and coin pair trading, expanding financial services for clients.

Upsides

Alpaca's self-clearing transition enhances asset transfers and securities lending opportunities.

Partnership with Derayah Financial accelerates Middle Eastern business expansion for Alpaca.

Alpaca's limit orders and extended hours trading for fractional shares lead retail trading.

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