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Company: Wealthfront
Job description: Wealthfront is seeking a Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant to join the finance and accounting team in building a scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic and high-growth business. The Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts payable, payroll processing, and assisting with the monthly close. You will report to the Accounting Manager, working closely as a partner to the entire Finance and Accounting team, and will be encouraged to identify and execute opportunities to drive scale in the financial operations. You will combine a commitment to the company mission with a passion to lead a solutions-oriented team that partners on critical operating decisions throughout the organization.Responsibilities
- Process semi-monthly payroll and any off-cycle payrolls
- Accounting duties such as accounts receivable, payable, print checks, bank and credit card reconciliations
- Work with the accounting team to facilitate the end-to-end, timely and accurate financial reporting process.
- Help with the month, quarter and year-end close activities at each subsidiary and on a consolidated basis
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations
- Improve processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness over corporate accounting and GL activities
- Lead continuous process improvement projects, provide meaningful proposals and drive implementation
- Prevent inaccuracies in and maintain the reliability of financial documents by setting up internal control systems and embracing proper policies for financial reporting
- Maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, regulators (including FINRA, SEC) and auditors (E&Y) by analyzing, researching and responding to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner
- Liaison with accounting software, system vendors, and consultants as required and make recommendations as to ways we can automate and enhance our accounting operations through the implementation of new systems
- 1-4 years of accounting and payroll experience
- Payroll processing and reconciliation experience. ADP/Namely proficiency is a huge plus
- Customer-centric business philosophy and team-oriented mindset
- Unquestionable ethics
- Uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to communicate to the level of detail appropriate to the situation and audience
- Ability to problem-solve and actively address issues in a professional and effective manner
- Enthusiasm to apply technology to business processes
- Strong organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines in a high paced environment
- Self-starter who regularly takes initiative and can juggle multiple projects while simultaneously demonstrating creativity and judgment
- Takes pride in meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on quality of output
- Proficiency in MS Office/G Suite and accounting packages, specifically experience in NetSuite
- Knowledge of GAAP, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statements
- BA/BS required
Estimated annual salary range: $79,000-92,000 USD plus Bonus and Equity.Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!
Expected salary: $79000 – 92000 per year
Location: Palo Alto, CA
Job date: Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:24:23 GMT
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