Technical Accountant

Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept

Joining our finance team means you’ll be working on a diverse range of projects with the flexibility to design your own path, take ownership, and make a big impact. We're not just revolutionizing the way people manage their pre-accounting, we're revolutionizing how efficiently a public company can run their accounting processes. As a member of the finance team at Expensify, you’ll be at the center of it all.

About Us

Expensify is a flat organization and we follow two basic rules: Get shit done and Don’t ruin it for everyone else. Everyone is trusted to get their work done, with the knowledge that these two rules contain both freedom and responsibility. With freedom comes great responsibility. Our lean and ambitious finance team does it all. Day-to-day responsibilities are shared by all of us. More complex or judgmental technical accounting matters are shared by the most senior members of the finance team. Done with your tasks? You are empowered to devote your free time towards whatever project you believe is most valuable. 

About You

As a Technical Accountant your responsibilities include:

• Preparation and/or review of quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC filing requirements 

• Evaluation and implementation of accounting policies and new accounting pronouncements 

• Collaborate with other team members to ensure proper accounting, reporting and documentation for corporate transactions and strategic initiatives 

• Perform and/or review tasks in the monthly and quarterly close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, internal reports, and related analyses for timely and accurate reporting

• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 key controls in the areas of responsibility

• Engage with internal and external auditors  

• Drive innovation and efficiencies through accounting projects and initiatives with other members of the finance team

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has an active CPA license

• 10+ years of public accounting (Big Four a plus) and/or industry experience

• Has US-based public accounting experience; strong knowledge of US GAAP (specifically ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 740), internal controls, and SEC reporting rules and regulations

• Can demonstrate strong communication, problem-solving, analytical, and accounting skills

• Has the ability to critically review and analyze data with attention to detail, identify issues, develop and execute recommendations

• Thinks outside the box, focused on how to improve processes and identifying risks

• Is comfortable independently making the tough decisions on complex issues

• Is willing to roll up their sleeves and take on all aspects of the team’s work, from round robin chores to complex technical projects.

• Is proficient with Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, GSuite, Workiva, and Alteryx 

• Experience working at/with a public tech company

Compensation & Benefits  

• Full-time salaried position with starting compensation of $265k-300k, including equity

• 401(k) with up to 4.5% employer match

• 100% Medical/Dental/Mental Health support/Vision contributions

• Inclusive coverage for fertility and family support (IVF, egg/sperm freezing, adoption) through Carrot Fertility.

• $5k relocation reimbursement if you move to one of our offices

• Up to three months of fully paid parental leave, with up to six months for birthing parents

• Commuter benefits (if applicable)

• Flexible vacation policy

• Continuing education credit coverage 

Next Steps

Applying is easy, but it takes time. See, while we know you're awesome, it's actually really hard and time consuming to find you in the midst of literally hundreds of other applications we get from everyone else. So this is where we're going to ask our first favor: can you make it really easy and obvious how great you are, so we don't accidentally overlook you? There are many ways to do that, but the easiest way to help us out is by answering the following questions:

1. Where are you currently located? This is a hybrid role, and we’re looking for candidates based in San Francisco, Portland, Phoenix, or NYC, or those excited to relocate and join our office community.

2. Do you have an active CPA license? If so, please include your first name, last name, as well as your license number and state of licensure.

3. What's your public accounting history? Highlight your public accounting and/or public company experience. 

4. What is the most complex finance problem you have solved? What special projects have you led that make you stand out?

5. What tools/technologies do you use to be more efficient?

6. What do you want to do with the rest of your life, and how is Expensify a step toward your long-term goals? (We’re serious, we want to know! Share what you’re comfortable sharing, but we are a group of ambitious individuals building a community of people who want to achieve success in every aspect of our lives, and we encourage employees to figure out how they can use Expensify to realize their personal goals with the support of the company around them.)

7. How did you hear about us? A job posting? Chalk on a sidewalk? From a friend? Let us know where you saw this opening!

Please note that we are only looking for candidates who are based in one of our office locations or willing to relocate before beginning work

Forward your resume and the responses to the above questions to apply@expensify.com. We're excited to hear from you!