Senior Accountant

About Aspire

Aspire is the world’s first word-of-mouth commerce platform that leverages your brand’s ambassadors, influencers, affiliates, customers, user-generated content, and social ads to accelerate marketing results across paid, owned, and earned channels. Since 2014, Aspire’s industry-leading software platform, combined with our  award-winning Agency Services team, has served household names such as M&Ms, Keurig, Samsung, HelloFresh, Dyson, and many other high-growth ecommerce companies while paying out $100M to creators around the world.

The Role

As a Senior Accountant, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the financial health of our organization while having the opportunity to shape and refine our accounting operations. Reporting to the Controller, you will gain exposure to various areas of accounting, including revenue, general ledger, and commissions, while working closely with the Finance team and cross-functional departments. This role offers a unique chance to build processes from the ground up, improve existing systems, and make a direct impact through process improvements and collaboration. You'll also have the opportunity to mentor others and grow professionally as you navigate the dynamic challenges of this role. If you're excited about being a part of building something new, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

What you'll be working on:

• Sales Contract Reviews: Analyze sales contracts to identify revenue implications and ensure adherence to company policies and accounting guidelines.
• Revenue Recognition: Ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in compliance with ASC 606 and other applicable standards, partnering with cross-functional teams to review sales transactions and contracts.
• General Ledger Oversight: Manage the integrity of the general ledger, ensuring timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and adjustments.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, and assist with variance analysis to provide insights into business performance.
• Commission Calculations: Calculate and review sales commissions based on sales agreements, ensuring accurate and timely payout to sales staff, and provide insights to management regarding commission-related expenses.
• Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation, preparing audit schedules, and implementing recommendations.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in accounting operations, including automating workflows and improving reporting capabilities.

What we're looking for: (Job Requirements/Must have) 

• 5+ years of experience in general ledger accounting (required)
• 2+ years of experience in revenue recognition 
• Experience in general ledger management, financial statement preparation, and month-end/year-end close processes
• Preferred experience with managing a team and/or looking to move into a management role 
• Prior experience in sales contract review for revenue implications 
• Experience with internal or external audits and compliance reporting 
• Proficiency with accounting software (NetSuite strongly preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting standards
• Familiarity with tax compliance and reporting regulations
• Willingness to take initiative and drive process improvements in accounting operations

Benefits and Perks 

• Have the chance to work at a pioneer and leader in the Creator Economy
• Competitive salary and equity
• 100% paid medical for you and 80% for your dependents, 100% covered dental and vision through Level for you and your dependents
• Flexible vacation policy - take the time you need when you need it!
• Fully Paid Parental leave for 4 months
• Quarterly Company sponsored events
• Internal learning and development programs

The base salary for this role is between $90,000 - $110,000. 

*Please note: The final offer amount will depend on factors like experience, expertise, and location, and may differ from the range above. This range also excludes additional benefits, such as equity, 401(k), and medical, dental, or vision insurance.

Our compensation philosophy: we use a market-based approach to compensation. This means we use a series of compensation tools to help us understand how companies value this role in the U.S. market based on function, level, geographic location, and positions benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. To comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including geographic location and candidate experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above. We have competitive pay bands for all other countries based on market standards.

Aspire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Please apply to this role if you feel you are a good fit, regardless of your race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other perceived limiting factor. We welcome applicants from all walks of life.