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