Accountant

About the role

Finance at Apartment List isn’t just about keeping the books clean — it’s about building the infrastructure that lets a fast-moving, technology-forward company grow with confidence. As an Accountant, you’ll be a key part of our day-to-day accounting operations: supporting the monthly close cycle, maintaining accurate financial records, and helping ensure our books reflect what’s actually happening in the business.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities, including preparing and posting journal entries under the guidance of the Senior Accountant.
• Perform account reconciliations across assigned areas — such as cash, prepaid expenses, and fixed assets — and flag discrepancies for timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Support audit preparation by gathering documentation, organizing files, and responding to standard information requests.
• Cope with third-party accounting provider on routine tasks, escalating questions to the Senior Accountant as needed.
• Coordinate with third-party accounting provider on routine tasks, escalating questions to the Senior Accountant as needed.
• Aid in ad hoc finance and accounting projects, bringing a willingness to learn and a strong attention to detail.
• Look for opportunities to use technology and automation tools to make routine accounting tasks faster and more reliable.

Requirements

• Must-Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; internship or coursework in accounting is welcome at the IC1 level.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills — you catch things others miss and keep your work tidy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for basic data entry, formatting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable asking questions and flagging issues promptly.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and direct mentorship.
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Hands-on experience with an accounting system or ERP platform (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Exposure to month-end close or reconciliation processes through coursework, internship, or prior employment.
• Big 4 or public accounting experience.
• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing the CPA designation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable workflows.
• Curiosity about AI and automation tools — you’ve experimented with them and are interested in how they can improve accounting workflows.

Qualifications

• Must-Haves:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.
• 0–2 years of accounting experience; internship or coursework in accounting is welcome at the IC1 level.
• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills — you catch things others miss and keep your work tidy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for basic data entry, formatting, and reconciliation tasks.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable asking questions and flagging issues promptly.
• Eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and direct mentorship.
• Nice-to-Haves:
• Hands-on experience with an accounting system or ERP platform (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks).
• Exposure to month-end close or reconciliation processes through coursework, internship, or prior employment.
• Big 4 or public accounting experience.
• CPA candidate or interest in pursuing the CPA designation.
• Familiarity with accounts payable workflows.
• Curiosity about AI and automation tools — you’ve experimented with them and are interested in how they can improve accounting workflows.

Pay

The US base salary for this position is: Zone 1: $69,000 - $84,000 + equity
Zone 2: $64,000 - $78,000 + equity
Zone 3: $59,000 - $72,000 + equity

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the company.