Gem

Senior Accountant

Gem$119K — $147K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA certification a plus
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in a high-growth startup or public accounting firm
  • Strong experience with U.S. GAAP and internal controls
  • Curiosity about automation and AI tools in accounting workflows
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience with financial analysis of high-volume, multi-currency transactions

Responsibilities

  • Drive general ledger accounting in line with U.S. GAAP
  • Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for month-end close
  • Perform monthly lease accounting and manage fixed assets
  • Own AP processes and collaborate with stakeholders
  • Support month-end close by gathering data and resolving issues
  • Assist with external audits through scheduling and documentation
  • Implement process improvements and AI-enabled automation
  • Supervise overseas resource for AP bill processing and reconciliations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Generous hybrid work location flexibility
  • Potential for additional compensation in equity or commission
  • Opportunity to work with advanced accounting systems and automation tools
  • Supportive company culture in a dynamic startup environment
Full Job Description
WHAT YOU'LL DO:

  • Drive the day-to-day general ledger accounting across multiple financial statement line items in accordance with U.S. GAAP
  • Participate in the month end close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations to deliver timely and accurate financial results
  • Perform monthly prepaid, fixed asset, allocation, accrual and ASC 842 lease accounting
  • Own AP, corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursements, partnering closely with stakeholders such as vendors and employees
  • Partner with internal spend owners and department heads to gather data, resolve issues, and support month-end close and AP workflows
  • Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
  • Prepare monthly variance analysis, management reporting and U.S. GAAP reporting
  • Implement process improvements, including AI-enabled automation efforts, to streamline accounting operations and improve the quality of internal controls
  • Supervise and review the work of an overseas resource including AP bill processing, credit card reconciliations, expense reimbursement reviews, and bank reconciliations
  • Support special projects as needed, including the implementation and/or maintenance of new accounting systems and tools


THE SKILLSET YOU'LL BRING:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
  • CPA certification a plus
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at a high-growth startup and/or public accounting firm
  • Strong experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Curiosity about how automation and AI tools can improve accounting workflows
  • Sharp critical thinking skills with experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems and achieve results
  • Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to follow through and implement process improvement
  • Fluent in Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas used in data summarization and analysis
  • Experience with Brex, NetSuite, Airbase, and Numeric preferred


For candidates based in the United States, the pay range(s) for this role is listed below and represents base salary range for non-commissionable roles or on-target earnings (OTE) for commissionable roles. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Retool and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors such as (but not limited to), scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience and qualifications, and location.

Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Retool provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

The base pay range for this role is $119,000 - $147,000 per year.

Retool offers generous benefits to all employees and hybrid work location. For more information, please visit the benefits and perks section of our careers page!

Retool is currently set up to employ all roles in the US and specific roles in the UK. To find roles that can be employed in the UK, please refer to our careers page and review the indicated locations.

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