Job Description:
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Remitly's Order to Cash Accounting team owns the accounting for the flows that move our business — accounts receivable, customer liability, revenue, and cash. Every one of those balances is built on the Reconciliation Program, which ensures the accuracy and completeness of hundreds of millions of events annually. The Senior Accountant – OTC will lead efforts to enhance those processes and unlock value creation opportunities across the program. As an individual contributor on the OTC Accounting team, you will own the topside adjustment process — determining, supporting, and posting the manual entries required to true up the general ledger against partner statements. You will also own the revenue reasonableness workflow, rebate revenue accounting, and the recurring cost basis review, and will use Alteryx workflows for ledger reconciliation. Alongside this, you will partner with our Reconciliation Operations team, Data Engineering, and other stakeholders to drive systematic resolution, while owning the assessment and communication of the financial statement impact.
You Will:
Report to the Accounting Manager
Own the topside adjustment process end to end: identify required adjustments, calculate amounts, prepare and post journal entries with full support and a clear audit trail
Own the revenue reasonableness workflow, investigating and explaining variances between expected and recorded revenue
Own rebate revenue accounting — calculate, record, and substantiate rebate revenue and related accruals, validating inputs against partner agreements
Perform the recurring cost basis review, investigating variances and documenting conclusions
Build, run, and improve Alteryx workflows supporting ledger reconciliation, troubleshooting failures and updating logic as source data changes
Reduce reliance on topside entries over time by tracing recurring adjustments to their upstream root cause and driving systematic fixes, partnering with Reconciliation Operations, Data Engineering, and other stakeholders
Become an expert on the flow of data and events from our upstream systems to our financial systems, and own the assessment and communication of the financial statement impact of open exceptions
Deliver month-end close requirements on deadline, including reconciliations, topside entries, and balance sheet substantiation for assigned accounts
Streamline processes by utilizing AI tools available, and support technical research and testing for new projects
Ensure internal controls and procedures are documented, followed, and audit-ready, updating them as new products, partners, and payment rails launch
Support ad hoc financial information requests, audit requests, analyses, and other special projects as assigned
You Have:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or information technology and 3+ years of experience
Knowledge and a working understanding of US GAAP
Experience preparing and supporting journal entries, including manual or topside adjustments, with audit-ready documentation
Experience analyzing and working with large datasets
Experience with data quality and integrity principles and practices
Proficiency in SQL and advanced Excel
Strong written communication — able to explain a technical break and its accounting impact to non-technical stakeholders
High English fluency
Our Benefits:
- Rice Allowance
- Transportation Allowance
- Paid Vacation
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Accident and Life Insurance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
Our Connected Work Culture: Driving Innovation, Together
At Remitly, we believe that true innovation sparks when we come together. Our Connected Work Culture fosters dynamic in-person collaboration, where ideas ignite and challenging problems find solutions faster.
Under the Company's current hybrid-work expectations, employees in this position work onsite Tuesday through Thursday each week. Additional onsite attendance may be required based on business needs, and the Company may modify its hybrid-work expectations from time to time. These intentional in-office moments are vital for deepening relationships, fueling creativity, and ensuring your impact is felt where it matters most.
Remitly is an E-Verify Employer
At Remitly, we are dedicated to ensuring that our workplace offers equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates, in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or information technology
- At least 3 years of professional experience
- Knowledge and working understanding of US GAAP
- Experience preparing and supporting journal entries, including manual or topside adjustments, with audit-ready documentation
- Experience analyzing and working with large datasets
- Experience with data quality and integrity principles and practices
- Proficiency in SQL
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong written communication skills, including explaining technical issues and accounting impacts to non-technical stakeholders
- High English fluency
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Remitly Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as generous, with up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave noted alongside broader paid family/medical leave. Family-forming support and parenting resources are also highlighted across benefits materials.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is described as flexible or unlimited, with paid holidays and wellness days contributing to strong time-off coverage. Descriptions consistently highlight PTO breadth, though labeling (flexible vs. unlimited) varies by source.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Compensation commonly includes equity and access to an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, indicating accessible ownership opportunities. Company materials and benefits listings emphasize equity as a standard part of total rewards.
Remitly Insights
What We Do
Since 2011, Remitly has been tirelessly delivering on our promises to our customers sending their hard earned money home. Today, we are incredibly proud to have served millions of customers globally. We strive daily to meet our promise to our customers by building peace of mind into everything we do. Join over 2,700 employees across 10 offices who are growing their careers while having a positive impact on people globally.
Why Work With Us
We are united through our vision to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. We accomplish our vision by relentlessly focusing on culture via our cultural values. That starts with putting customers at the center of everything we do, and includes investing in the growth & development of our team.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our best work begins in moments when ideas spark, when we are deeply connected, and when we’re moving fast to solve challenging customer problems. These moments shape our culture. Our guidance is to committing to 3 days a week in the office.
