Intercom

GL Accountant

Intercom$123K — $147K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years in public accounting and/or industry experience
  • Curiosity to challenge the status quo
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Ability to maintain accuracy under pressure and meet deadlines
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

  • Assist in day-to-day accounting activities ensuring compliance with US GAAP
  • Prepare account reconciliations and summaries for the general ledger
  • Prepare journal entries for various transactions based on high-volume data
  • Collaborate with Payroll and Commissions teams for transaction recording
  • Participate in audits by preparing deliverables and responding to inquiries
  • Optimize and automate processes for efficient monthly close
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to management

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • Unlimited access to cutting-edge AI tools
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 401k plan and match
  • In-office bicycle storage
  • Fun events for employees, friends, and family
Full Job Description
What's the opportunity?

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, this position will have the highly impactful role of helping develop a world-class accounting organization. You will collaborate on various areas within the accounting function (month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, etc.) and be able to work with the support of the Payroll, Commissions, Stock Admin, HR, and FP&A teams.

We are seeking a driven, open-minded, and technically strong individual who is passionate about accounting operations and driving process improvements. This role requires excellent communication skills, strong knowledge of accounting principles including US GAAP, and the ability to work with various cross-functional teams.
What will I be doing?
  • Assist in day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external audits.
  • Prepare various account reconciliations and summaries to support the general ledger balances
  • Prepare journal entries for sales commissions, salaries, bonus, severance, and equity by analyzing a high volume of sensitive data from several systems
  • Collaborate with various teams, including Payroll, Commissions, and Stock Admin teams for proper recording of transactions
  • Participate in internal and external audits by preparing deliverables and responding to the auditors' inquiries
  • Optimize and automate processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness of our monthly close process and of our internal and external reporting requirements
  • Provide insightful financial analysis to management, highlighting key trends and variances
  • Assist with ad hoc analysis, reporting, and other projects as needed
What skills do I need?
  • 2-3 years in public accounting and/or industry
  • Curiosity to challenge the status quo and leverage technology to build scalable processes and streamline accounting operations
  • Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Excellent technical, analytical, and communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Highly proficient in Excel
  • Ability to perform tasks with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness
  • Strong analytical, research, and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA is a strong plus
  • Experience working in NetSuite, Carta preferred
  • Experience in Equity/SBC and Payroll
  • Knowledge of accounting rules surrounding contract acquisition costs under ASC 340 and compensation under ASC 71X is a plus
Benefits

We are a well-treated bunch with awesome benefits! If there's something important to you that's not on this list, talk to us!
  • Competitive salary and meaningful equity
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Regular compensation reviews - great work is rewarded!
  • Unlimited access to Claude Code and best-in-class AI tools; experimentation & building is encouraged & celebrated.
  • Flexible paid time off policy
  • Paid Parental Leave Program
  • 401k plan & match
  • In-office bicycle storage
  • Fun events for employees, friends, and family!

*Proof of eligibility to work in the United States is required.

The base salary range for candidates within the San Francisco Bay Area is $123,000-$147,000. Actual base pay will depend on a variety of factors such as education, skills, experience, location, etc. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. All regular employees may also be eligible for the corporate bonus program or a sales incentive (target included in OTE) as well as stock in the form of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

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Policies

Fin has a hybrid working policy. We believe that working in person helps us stay connected, collaborate easier and create a great culture while still providing flexibility to work from home. We expect employees to be in the office at least three days per week.

We have a radically open and accepting culture at Fin. We avoid spending time on divisive subjects to foster a safe and cohesive work environment for everyone. As an organization, our policy is to not advocate on behalf of the company or our employees on any social or political topics out of our internal or external communications. We respect personal opinion and expression on these topics on personal social platforms on personal time, and do not challenge or confront anyone for their views on non-work related topics. Our goal is to focus on doing incredible work to achieve our goals and unite the company through our core values.

About Intercom

Intercom is a customer messaging platform that enables targeted communication with customers on your website, inside your web and mobile apps, and by email. Intercom's products include a live chat system, a customer data platform, and a suite of messaging tools that enable businesses to communicate with their customers in a personalized way. Intercom was founded in 2011 by Eoghan McCabe, Des Traynor, Ciaran Lee, and David Barrett. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and has additional offices in Dublin, London, Chicago, and Sydney.
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