The role
Alpaca's Senior Accountant runs the monthly, quarterly and annual close, prepares financial statements and supports the audit. You'll report to the Assistant Controller on a fully remote, distributed finance team.
What you'll do
- Prepare and document journal entries in line with GAAP
- Own and streamline the monthly, quarterly and annual close
- Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
- Support the annual audit with documentation and auditor responses
- Write and maintain accounting policies and procedures
What they're looking for
Must-haves
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in financial services
- Strong grasp of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail
- Able to work independently in a remote setting
Nice to have
- CPA designation
- Broker-dealer, clearing firm or other regulated finance experience
- NetSuite experience
Skills and platforms
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- Journal Entries
- Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Process Automation
- Internal Controls
- Financial Analysis
- Accounting Policies
- Regulatory Compliance
- Netsuite
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication Skills
- Collaboration
- Multi-entity Accounting
Perks
- Competitive Salary
- Stock Options
- Health Benefits
- New Hire Home-Office Setup
- Monthly Stipend
The company
Alpaca
Financial Services
Alpaca is a US-headquartered, self-clearing broker-dealer and a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and crypto.
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