The Lead Accountant will report to and work directly with the Accounting Manager. The individual will have a team of direct reports and will focus on payroll, leases, and Travel and Expense. You will: - Prepare journal entries and monthly account reconciliations - Analyze and explain financial results through the completion of monthly fluxes - Summarize findings and make recommendations to leadership - Prepare and maintain documentation to support SOX and financial statement audit requests - Work directly with external auditors to provide appropriate documentation and explanations for audit requests. - Collaborate with the broader accounting team and assist with general ledger, financial reporting, and miscellaneous accounting tasks as assigned. - Develop and support relationships with business partners. - Actively identify opportunities for process improvement or operational automation in existing system infrastructure. - Special Projects: We are a growing company so you will have opportunities to work on special projects You have: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience. - 3+ years' of accounting experience with experience as a mentor to junior team members - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel - A strong sense of ownership, initiative and solution-oriented mindset. - Organized and thorough with ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize. - Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. You have an advantage if you have: - Familiarity with Netsuite as an ERP. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Self-starter with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. - Possess a collaborative spirit. - Mixture of public accounting and private industry experience. Salary Range: $95,000-$100,000 In accordance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB 19-085) the approximate compensation range for this role in Colorado is listed above. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors, such as knowledge, skills, and abilities. Life at Ping: We believe in and facilitate a flexible, collaborative work environment. We're growing quickly, but remain true to the innovative, can-do startup values that got us here. Most importantly, we keep hiring talented, smart, fun, and genuinely nice people because that's who we want to succeed with every day. Here are just a few of the things that make Ping special: - A company culture that empowers you to do your best work. - Employee Resource Groups that create a sense of belonging for everyone. - Regular company and team bonding events. - Competitive benefits and perks. - Global volunteering and community initiatives Our Benefits: - Generous PTO & Holiday Schedule - Parental Leave - Progressive Healthcare Options - Retirement Programs - Opportunity for Education Reimbursement - Commuter Offset (Specific locations)