[Remote] Senior Accountant at Deputy

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

SaaS, Workforce ManagementIndustries

Requirements

CA or CPA qualified
5+ years' experience in accounting, preferably in SaaS or global organizations
Experience working in a fast-growing tech or start-up environment
Strong technical accounting knowledge of IFRS 15, IAS 38, AASB 16
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
Experience in NetSuite, Zuora, Salesforce, and ERP/billing systems
Analytical, proactive, and comfortable working across time zones in a hybrid team
Experience supporting or leading month-end close processes
Experience with global tax compliance and filings, especially US Sales Tax
Strong technical accounting skills, including journal preparation, account reconciliations, and variance analysis

Responsibilities

Primary point of contact for all technical accounting matters
Investigate variances in monthly financials
Identify trends and provide insights to support accurate revenue recognition
Support Finance Manager with month-end close, including month-end accruals, tax, and revenue-related journals
Develop, enforce, and continuously improve internal billing controls
Prepare and support tax filings globally for indirect tax obligations in Australia, United States, United Kingdom, and Canada
Assist with billing audits by testing billing workflows and controls
Identify discrepancies and support process improvement initiatives
Support external group audit by responding to queries and preparing key workpapers
Own A piece of Deputy via Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Skills

IFRS 15

IAS 38

Capitalization of software development

Revenue analytics

Global tax compliance

Financial integrity

Month-end close

Audit readiness

Financial reporting

Deputy

Workforce management and staff scheduling platform

About Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform that simplifies staff scheduling, labor cost control, and timesheet management for businesses of all sizes. It allows users to create and share schedules easily, reducing scheduling workload by up to 50%, and includes features for demand planning and compliance with labor laws. The platform operates on a freemium model, offering a free starter plan and a premium package, and provides an open API for integration with other software systems. Deputy's goal is to help businesses manage their workforce efficiently while keeping labor costs low.

Sydney, AustraliaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$139.1MTotal Funding

GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage

Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Flexible Work Hours

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Private Health and Dental Insurance

Work from Home Stipend

Commuter Benefits

Risks

Increased competition from emerging platforms could erode Deputy's market share.

Reliance on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users don't convert.

Data privacy concerns could lead to reputational damage and legal challenges.

Differentiation

Deputy offers a comprehensive platform for workforce management, including scheduling and compliance.

The platform's open API allows seamless integration with existing business software systems.

Deputy's freemium model provides accessibility to businesses of all sizes.

Upsides

Deputy achieved unicorn status, surpassing a billion-dollar valuation in 2023.

Integration with AI enhances demand planning and labor cost control for businesses.

Growing mobile-first solutions improve accessibility and user experience for workforce management.

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