Senior Accountant

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Job description

Finvisor is the market's leading startup-focused full-service accounting firm

(accounting, AP/AR, payroll, forecasting, CFO and controller services). Our team works in downtown San Francisco and supports the fastest growing and most exciting startups in the U.S. and around the world. We manage our client's operations and finances so that they can focus on growing their product and business.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to support our accounting department. This challenging position involves overseeing the accounting department, managing up to 15 mid- to full-size clients, handling client engagements with C-level executives, offering technical support, reviewing monthly closes, as well as closing the books for a portion of our client base.

Ideal candidate has management experience and a strong understanding in monthly accounting closes as well as implementing department wide accounting procedures.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Define and implement rigorous accounting processes and controls
• Perform all general ledger functions: revenue recognition, accounting for prepaid expenses, short and long term investments, and accrued liabilities, inventory tracking, depreciation and amortization, equity, and interest income and expense
• Controller review of monthly client closes
• Manage all accounting functions, including A/R, A/P, cash flow management and financial reporting
• Develop revenue recognition and other accounting policies, processes and internal controls, consistent with GAAP
• Ensure accurate and timely development of financial statements, offer insights on technical accounting areas, including footnotes, disclosures, and audit responses as needed
• Identify inefficiencies and cost-saving opportunities
• Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and payments to Federal, State and Local tax agencies

Qualifications:

• Current CPA designation or equivalent experience preferred
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statements
• Good written and verbal communication skills are a must, with an emphasis on clear and sensitive responses to client inquires and escalations.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with a resourceful nature, team-first attitude, and problem-solving nature
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects while simultaneously meeting company goals and deadlines
• In-depth knowledge and direct experience working with accounting systems (any one or more of: Quckbooks, Xero, optionally NetSuite, Sage Intacct)
• In-depth knowledge and direct experience working with payroll processing systems a plus (any one or more of: Gusto, ADP, Paychex, QBO, Intuit, Zenpayroll)
• Proficient in Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, and Microsoft Excel
• Strong desire to tackle new challenges and projects with enthusiasm

Benefits:

• Benefits: medical, dental, vision
• Exciting client base and Close Company Culture
• Ideally located in SOMA

Why work at Finvisor?

We have a huge impact. Finvisor is a small company with big impact. We are positioned as a trusted advisor to our clients so they come to us to help understand their financial position and to get guidance on important decisions.

• We love Startups. This isn't your typical accounting job. Every client is different so every day at Finvisor is a little different. One day you will be working with a startup who is building the next wearable apparel the next might be a company with a SaaS based app.
• We care about you. Finvisor works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we believe your life outside of work is important too. Our annual team offsite includes +1s because we value our team's team. From an open vacation policy to a simple IRA that we contribute to we provide a culture with perks to support our team.
• We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
• We are passionate. Finvisor is full of passionate people and we're not one size fits all. Our clients are passionate about what they are building and we are passionate about supporting them.

Finvisor provides equal employment opportunity without regard to an applicants race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status.