Alpaca

Remote · North America

Senior Accountant

Senior Remote
Who can apply
North America
Posted
How to apply
On Alpaca’s own site

About the role

Your Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fintech company during a pivotal stage of growth.  As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in strengthening and scaling our accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Our Accounting & Finance team is fully remote and distributed. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and partners cross-functionally to support the company's continued growth and regulatory compliance.

What You'll Do:

  • Prepare and document journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Own and help optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and process automation initiatives.
  • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
  • Support the development and enhancement of internal financial reporting and reporting distribution processes.
  • Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
  • Coordinate with the parent company on tax documentation and information requests.
  • Operate in a multi-entity environment, being a key resource to adjacent teams within the organization
  • Assist with weekly reserve computations and related reporting.
  • Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
  • Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Qualifications (required):

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while working independently in a remote setting.
  • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset.
  • Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Qualifications (preferred): 

  • CPA designation.
  • Experience working for a broker-dealer, clearing firm, or other regulated financial services organization.
  • Experience with Netsuite

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