Senior Accountant at Promise

Oakland, California, United States

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$140,000 – $160,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GovTech, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
Excellent working knowledge of US GAAP
Proven Senior Accountant level experience within a SaaS environment, ideally in a Series B or larger startup
Strong capabilities in using financial software and platforms, with a particular proficiency in Google Sheets
Proven ability to perform efficiently with a high level of detail and accuracy
Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear understanding and implementation of financial policies and strategies

Responsibilities

Execute monthly and yearly close activities, including preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, flux analysis, and financial reporting package
Perform comprehensive accounting activities across order to cash, payroll, accounts payable, and GL management processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness in financial reporting
Research and apply technical accounting guidance on the treatment of transactions, particularly related to revenue recognition, expenses and capitalized software, and assist with related financial reporting requirements
Prepare for and assist with annual financial audits, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Support cash flow and income statement forecasting through preparation of inputs and analysis
Help maintain accounting policies, controls, and procedures by documenting processes and ensuring compliance with company standards
Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and processes, and maintain compliance with financial policies and guidelines
Support the research, implementation, and documentation of new and evolving accounting standards for company compliance
Lead or participate in various special projects, such as system upgrades, process improvements, and new business initiatives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, and ensure alignment with financial reporting goals

Skills

Month End Close

ASC 606

Revenue Recognition

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Payable

Payroll

Financial Reporting

Accounting Processes

Internal Controls

Promise

Software solutions for government-citizen interactions

About Promise

Promise offers software solutions that improve how governments interact with their citizens, focusing on aid distribution and rebate systems. Their technology helps identify vulnerable community members and streamline income verification, increasing access to benefits while reducing fraud. The PromisePay Platform provides affordable payment options for low-income households facing public services debt. The company aims to create a respectful and efficient relationship between governments and citizens, ensuring everyone can access necessary resources.

Oakland, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$46.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, Social ImpactIndustries

51-200Employees