Staff Accountant/Senior Staff Accountant

Wealthfront is seeking a Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant to join the finance and accounting team in building a scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic and high-growth business. The Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts payable, payroll processing, and assisting with the monthly close. You will report to the Accounting Manager, working closely as a partner to the entire Finance and Accounting team, and will be encouraged to identify and execute opportunities to drive scale in the financial operations. You will combine a commitment to the company mission with a passion to lead a solutions-oriented team that partners on critical operating decisions throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Process semi-monthly payroll and any off-cycle payrolls
• Accounting duties such as accounts receivable, payable, print checks, bank and credit card reconciliations
• Work with the accounting team to facilitate the end-to-end, timely and accurate financial reporting process.
• Help with the month, quarter and year-end close activities at each subsidiary and on a consolidated basis
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations
• Improve processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness over corporate accounting and GL activities
• Lead continuous process improvement projects, provide meaningful proposals and drive implementation
• Prevent inaccuracies in and maintain the reliability of financial documents by setting up internal control systems and embracing proper policies for financial reporting
• Maintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, regulators (including FINRA, SEC) and auditors (E&Y) by analyzing, researching and responding to inquiries in a timely and accurate manner
• Liaison with accounting software, system vendors, and consultants as required and make recommendations as to ways we can automate and enhance our accounting operations through the implementation of new systems

• 4-6 years of accounting and payroll experience
• Payroll processing and reconciliation experience. ADP/Namely proficiency is a huge plus
• Customer-centric business philosophy and team-oriented mindset
• Unquestionable ethics
• Uncompromising attention to detail with the ability to communicate to the level of detail appropriate to the situation and audience
• Ability to problem-solve and actively address issues in a professional and effective manner
• Enthusiasm to apply technology to business processes
• Strong organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines in a high paced environment
• Self-starter who regularly takes initiative and can juggle multiple projects while simultaneously demonstrating creativity and judgment
• Takes pride in meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on quality of output
• Proficiency in MS Office/G Suite and accounting packages, specifically experience in NetSuite
• Knowledge of GAAP, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statements
• BA/BS required

Estimated annual salary range: $99,000-109,000 USD plus Bonus and Equity.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!