About the Accounting Team 

The Accounting Team is a group of curious and hardworking individuals who are involved in all aspects of the business, ensuring we properly capture, account for, and record all the activities that occur as they occur.  In addition to our high standards for our financials, we are a team that is deeply committed to enabling innovation within the company while following sound policies, procedures and controls.

About the Role 

The Senior Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records and in developing scalable and sustainable processes as the business grows. In this role, you will be exposed to a variety of areas, including but not limited to day to day corporate operations, month end close process, variance analysis, key controls and more. You will work cross-functionally across the organization in a detail-oriented environment where creative problem-solving is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close procedures and ensure financials are in accordance with GAAP, compliance with SOX requirements and maintain effective internal controls
• Prepare month-end journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules, and interact with FP&A team on various analysis
• Responsible for timely statutory filings, such as but not limited to, SF Payroll Tax, Delaware Franchise Tax and Sales and Use tax returns
• Support AP Process and T&E expense reporting
• Assist with implementing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures
• Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as needed
• Proactively identify issues, drive continuous improvement, optimize and automate processes/systems

What you’ll need

If you don't think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box, and we're looking for someone excited to join the team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related degree and 3+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S GAAP and SOX
• Highly proficient in Excel and proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.)
• Enthusiastic, upbeat, and positive with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environment with changing priorities
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and high level and ability to research discrepancies and solve problems
• Amazing communications and collaboration skills with both accounting and non-finance teams

Bonus points if you have

• Experience working for a tech, high-growth and public company a plus
• Previous experience working with or administering financial systems (NetSuite, Coupa, and FloQast)
• Experience with audit and financial close

Thumbtack is a virtual-first company, meaning you can live and work from any one of our approved locations across the United States, Canada or the Philippines.* Learn more about our virtual-first working model here.

For candidates living in San Francisco / Bay Area, New York City, or Seattle metros, the expected salary range for the role is currently $117,000 - $143,000. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

For candidates living in all other US locations, the expected salary range for this role is currently $99,500 - $122,000. Actual offered salaries will vary and will be based on various factors, such as calibrated job level, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

#LI-Remote