Senior Accountant at ibotta

Denver, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 3-4+ years of overall general accounting experience
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred
  • CPA preferred
  • Deep understanding of GAAP
  • Technical Skills: Intermediate Excel, NetSuite preferred
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Deep understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance
  • Ability and willingness to meet critical business deadlines
  • Self-starter who enjoys working in a team environment
  • Candidates must live in the United States
  • Located in Denver, Colorado as a hybrid position, requiring 3 days in office (preferred Tuesday and Thursday)

Responsibilities

  • Oversee monthly accounting close procedures (journal entries, reconciliations, analysis) for capitalized software, expense reimbursements, deferred revenue and other areas as needed
  • Full ownership of specific focus areas, including the implementation of process improvements
  • Support leadership with strategic initiatives and accounting department goals
  • Provide analysis on financial results (trends, performance metrics and benchmarks) as part of the monthly review process with FP&A
  • Work with external auditors to ensure successful audit results and compliance
  • Create process documentation and accounting policies and build schedules to support journal entries and analysis
  • Provide support on special requests and ad-hoc projects as necessary, such as NetSuite billing automation, custom reporting and dashboarding
  • Strive to continuously improve and automate the accounting and reporting process and instill proper financial controls, wherever possible
  • Embrace and uphold Ibotta’s Core Values: Integrity, Boldness, Ownership, Teamwork, Transparency & A good idea can come from anywhere

Skills

GAAP
Excel
NetSuite
Journal Entries
Reconciliations
Financial Analysis
Accounts Payable
Process Improvement
Audit Support
Deferred Revenue

ibotta

Shopping rewards app for cash-back offers

About ibotta

Ibotta operates a shopping rewards app that connects brands with millennial consumers by offering cash-back rewards for purchases. Users earn cash back by shopping at partner retailers, which encourages them to shop more often and spend more. Brands and retailers collaborate with Ibotta to promote their products through targeted advertising within the app, especially during major shopping events like Black Friday. Ibotta generates revenue by charging these brands for featured placements and marketing campaigns designed to increase sales velocity and conversion rates. The company aims to enhance brand awareness and drive incremental sales for its clients, making it a significant player in the retail and consumer goods market.

Denver, ColoradoHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$58.4MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Parental leave
Onsite gym
Dinner perk
Healthcare coverage
Culture club
401(k) match
Team wide bonus
Flexible time off
Equity
Lifestyle spending account

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Rakuten and Honey could dilute market share.
Reliance on major retailers means disruptions could significantly impact revenue.
Rapid expansion in Denver may lead to increased operational costs and financial strain.

Differentiation

Ibotta offers cash-back rewards, incentivizing frequent shopping and larger purchases.
The Ibotta Performance Network delivers coordinated promotions across multiple platforms.
Ibotta connects brands with millions of millennial consumers, enhancing brand awareness and sales.

Upsides

Ibotta's user base grew by 158%, indicating strong consumer engagement.
Partnerships with major retailers like Walmart and Instacart boost Ibotta's market reach.
Winning the MarTech Breakthrough Award highlights Ibotta's innovation in performance marketing.

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