Accountant

About Relay

Relay is the Intelligent System of Action for the physical economy. We transform analog frontline operations into a data-rich, AI-powered ecosystem, building the digital foundation for the 80% of the global workforce that doesn’t work at a desk. Trusted by over 10% of the Fortune 500, Relay captures 1 billion new data points weekly and features award-winning AI tools like TeamTranslate™, with 500% YoY growth.

Why Join Relay?

• Proven Winner: Join a hyper-growth company with 47% of revenue from $100K+ ARR customers and 135% Net Revenue Retention (NRR).
• High Value, High Impact: Work where your contributions drive real value creation and impact.
• Market-Leading Innovation: Be part of a platform at the forefront of AI and data-driven solutions for frontline workers.
• World-Class Leadership: Scale with a leadership team built to achieve major milestones.
• The Relay Culture: Dedicated to helping you do the best work of your life (BWIML) through growth investments, core values (CHASE), and a supportive, talented team.

Responsibilities

• Cash Visibility & Liquidity Stewardship: Master daily cash flow, perform bank reconciliations in NetSuite, and partner with the billing team to ensure accurate customer payment application. Provide leadership with real-time insights into net cash position and working capital.
• Expense Platform & Policy Leadership: Own the administration of Relay’s expense (Navan) and corporate card platform (Brex). Streamline employee onboarding/offboarding, curate spending policies, monitor adherence, and identify trends or unusual activity.
• Accounting Liaison to FP&A and People Services: Serve as the steward of payroll-related activity in NetSuite. Ensure payroll data is accurately reflected and translated into departmental headcount spend for proper allocation.
• Financial Reporting & Ledger Maintenance: Own the full lifecycle of assigned balance sheet accounts, including journal entries, reconciliations, and bank reconciliations for a timely and accurate month-end close in accordance with US GAAP.
• People Services Collaboration: Partner with People Services to ensure accurate and timely payroll transactions in NetSuite, maintaining clean GL records and financial statement accuracy.
• FP&A Partnership & OpEx Allocation: Collaborate with FP&A to ensure operating expenses are accurately allocated and reported by department (G&A, Sales & Marketing, R&D).
• Billing Department Collaboration: Partner with billing to ensure timely, accurate application of customer payments, supporting financial integrity and cash visibility.
• Audit Support: Lead internal and external audit requests for assigned areas, providing well-documented workpapers and timely support.
• T&E Platform and Policy Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for Relay’s corporate T&E card program and Navan platform. Partner with stakeholders on policy compliance, card management, and monthly transaction approvals.
• Systems & Process Optimization:
  • Collaborate with Accounting and IT to optimize third-party application integrations (expense management, payroll, close automation) with NetSuite.
  • Leverage AI and automation tools to improve productivity, accuracy, and efficiency.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a highly related field.
• Experience: 1-3 years of progressive accounting experience (internship experience in corporate or public accounting is a plus).
• Technical Standards: Strong foundational understanding of US GAAP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
• Direct experience navigating and utilizing NetSuite.
• Prior experience with payroll system reporting.
• Experience with financial close automation platforms (e.g., FloQast, Numeric, NetClose) and modern T&E platforms; familiarity with Navan is a strong plus.

Skills

• Analytical Skills: High attention to detail with a knack for identifying variances and troubleshooting data mismatches.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills to coordinate across departments and explain financial requirements to non-finance teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment with evolving automated workflows.
• Value-Added: Ability to uphold and exemplify Relay’s core values.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Insurance: Health, Dental, Vision, Long/Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• 401(k) Savings Plan + Company Match.
• Baby Cash Reward + Paid Parental Leave.
• Wellness Perks: Access to a world-class onsite fitness center with instructor-led classes (Raleigh HQ), plus tennis, basketball, pickleball, and cycling.
• Team Events & Culture: Company celebrations and team outings.
• Latest tech, standing desks, and all necessary tools and software.