BA/BS in Accounting with 4+ years in Big 4 or startup accounting teams.
Preferred experience in FinTech, especially with payments concepts.
Basic SQL skills for data retrieval and analysis.
Proficient in AI tools and advanced Excel for data management.
Experience with independent financial statement audits and GAAP knowledge.
Advanced ERP experience, preferably with NetSuite.
Strong communication skills with a focus on accuracy and detail.
Desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day external audit requests, managing timelines and logistics.
Oversee product-level cash reconciliations across various financial streams.
Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies using transaction data.
Review AP and AR activities, including payments and invoicing.
Prepare and review month-end journal entries with necessary support.
Assist the Accounting Manager in ensuring timely and accurate monthly close.
Research and document technical accounting positions and enforce policies.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to workflows for efficiency.
Benefits
Unlimited PTO
12 weeks fully paid parental leave
4-week fully paid sabbatical after 5 years
Work from anywhere for 4 weeks each year
3% cashback on card purchases via Privacy.com
Health, vision, and dental insurance with HSA match
401(k) match
Voluntary life insurance and STD/LTD coverage
Commuter benefits and catered lunch on core office days
Full Job Description
Lithic is hiring a Senior Accountant to own the annual audit, support AP and AR activity, and drive the month-end close alongside the Accounting Manager. This role is the technical backbone of the accounting team. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement below! What You'll Do
Serve as the day-to-day lead on external audit requests - managing the PBC list, timeline, and fieldwork logistics, preparing schedules, workpapers, and tie-outs, and responding to auditor inquiries.
Own product-level cash reconciliations across network payables, customer receivables, interchange, chargebacks, and fees - ensuring every dollar movement across the card lifecycle ties out between internal ledgers, processor/network reporting, and bank statements.
Investigate reconciliation discrepancies using transaction-level data, document root causes, and partner with Data and Engineering to resolve underlying issues.
Review AP and AR activity - payments, employee reimbursements, card issuance, invoicing, deferred revenue schedules, and credit application.
Prepare and review month-end journal entries - accruals, allocations, reclasses - with adequate support and approval.
Back up the Accounting Manager on monthly close to ensure timely, accurate reporting, including variance analysis and cost-saving opportunities.
Research and document technical accounting positions, and help maintain and enforce company policies and procedures.
Evaluate workflows and procedures, recommending and implementing changes that increase accuracy and efficiency.
Provide guidance and technical review to junior team members, plus support for ad hoc analyses and projects.
What You Bring
BA/BS in Accounting with 4+ years in Big 4 and/or on a startup accounting team.
FinTech experience preferred - familiarity with payments concepts (settlement, interchange, funds flow), or the ability to learn complex transactional data models quickly.
Ability to write basic SQL to retrieve, filter, join, and summarize transactional data, with an investigative mindset to identify and explain discrepancies.
Demonstrated use of AI tools (e.g., Claude) and advanced Excel to work through large, complex data sets - reconciliations, variance analysis, memo drafting, and process documentation.
Experience working directly with auditors on an independent financial statement audit, with working knowledge of GAAP.
Advanced ERP experience (preferably NetSuite) and hands-on AP/AR work, including subledger-to-GL reconciliation.
Customer service-level communication skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
Desire to succeed, adapt, and grow in a fast-paced organization, with an approachable demeanor that inspires trust.
Experience with Salesforce, Ramp, Google Suite, and/or Looker is a plus.
The annual US salary range for this role is $89,000 - $120,000 plus equity. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Lithic and will be narrowed during the interview process based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.
This is a hybrid position. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance to our NYC office in Soho. We do not offer visa sponsorship or assistance.
Benefits for Full-Time US Employees:
Unlimited PTO
12-weeks fully paid parental leave
4-Week Fully Paid Sabbatical (earned at your 5-year anniversary)
Work From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year
3% cashback on card purchases with your complimentary Privacy.com employee account
Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution Match
401(k) match
Voluntary Life Insurance and STD/LTD
NYC-based employees work from our SoHo office three days a week. Tuesdays and Thursdays are our core days, and you'll choose a third day that works for your schedule and team needs.
