At HopSkipDrive, our goal is to create opportunity for all through mobility.
We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly-vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.
Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we’ve now facilitated more than five million rides across over 17 states around the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive is a Series D company and has raised $100M in funding to date.
Who We Are
As part of our Finance & Accounting team, you will be responsible for:
- Handling general accounting functions including accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed asset depreciation and amortization, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
- Ensuring the timely close of the company’s financial records on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
- Assisting in year-end financial reporting and audit processes by preparing supporting schedules and audit deliverables.
- Applying accounting principles in accordance with US GAAP to prepare, analyze, and deliver complete and accurate financial reports
- Supporting the design, implementation, and maintenance of robust internal controls over financial reporting
- Identifying opportunities to streamline accounting, reconciliation, and reporting processes to improve efficiency and accuracy across accounting functions
- Preparing and filing various state and local tax forms and other regulatory filing requirements.
- Provide ongoing support of internal customer needs, specifically Operations, Sales, FP&A, and Legal teams.
- Participating in developing and refining day-to-day operating practices with a focus on continued process improvement.
- Performing adhoc projects to support finance, accounting, and various cross-functional initiatives
Who You Are
You are a detail-oriented and proactive accounting professional who’s passionate about building strong financial foundations in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You thrive on bringing clarity to numbers, optimizing processes, and can successfully navigate ambiguity while collaborating across teams. With the following skills, you’ll make a tangible and immediate impact:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- 2+ years of accounting experience
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g. NetSuite, or similar)
- Strong Excel skills (Intermediate to Advanced)
- Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational skills
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills
- A proactive, problem-solving mindset and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Comfortable in a dynamic and fast-moving organization and able to work well cross-functionally
- Team player who wants to grow within a company
Our Investment In You
We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. HopSkipDrive is also committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $75,000 - $95,000. This position is remote and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options.
HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class.
* This role will be fully remote in one of the following states in which we hire in: AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI**
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What We Do
We help get students to their destinations, safely and on time. Our technology connects school partners to a network of highly vetted drivers with small vehicles and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, complementing the yellow bus, filling in gaps, and enabling schools to support student transportation needs.
Our partnerships with school districts, child welfare agencies and nonprofits ensure equitable educational access for our most vulnerable populations, including youth in foster care, youth experiencing homelessness, and youth with special needs.
Why Work With Us
HopSkipDrive exists to create opportunity for all through mobility. As the leader in innovative, supplemental school transportation, we’re taking a different approach to addressing inequities in educational access that are affecting millions of kids each day. We’re paving the way for a future where every student has the chance to succeed.
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Employees work remotely.
HopSkipDrive’s headquarters is located in Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo district and we love this space! However we believe strongly that most roles allow for a remote-first approach to work, and most of our employees work remotely.
