GAAP Accountant
Jobgether · United States · Yesterday
RemoteRemoteAccounting$65k–$80k/yrFull-time
The GAAP Accountant role is offered by a partner company managing all applications and next steps. This position is based in the United States and offers the chance to contribute to a growing accounting organization within an innovative and technology-driven environment. Key responsibilities include maintaining accurate financial records, supporting a reliable month-end close process, preparing reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analyses aligned with U.S. GAAP standards, and collaborating with finance leaders and business partners to enhance reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Accountabilities
- Support daily accounting operations and contribute to the accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement of financial processes.
- Participate in the monthly accounting close process by preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
- Prepare and maintain reconciliations for key accounts including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and accrued expenses.
- Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including related documentation and supporting schedules.
- Analyze financial results and collaborate with finance teams to improve data quality and reporting accuracy.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase operational efficiency.
- Enhance accounting workpapers and leverage technology and AI tools to improve accuracy and streamline workflows.
- Participate in automation initiatives, system implementations, and accounting best-practice projects.
- Provide accounting support to internal teams and assist with operational finance-related requests.
- Complete ad hoc accounting analyses and special projects as needed.
- Ensure all assigned responsibilities are completed accurately, efficiently, and within required deadlines.
Requirements
- The ideal candidate is an accounting professional with a strong foundation in U.S. GAAP and experience supporting financial close activities.
- Demonstrates technical accounting skills, strong organization, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Minimum of 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP principles and ability to apply accounting concepts to real-world business transactions.
- Experience preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting documentation.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and quality.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Comfortable working with accounting systems, financial tools, and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience using technology or automation tools to improve accounting workflows is a plus.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary range of $65,000 - $80,000 USD.
- Competitive cash compensation package.
- Comprehensive health insurance plans.
- Generous paid time off programs.
- A future-focused 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
- Generous parental and caregiver leave benefits.
- Remote work flexibility for eligible employees based in the United States.
- Opportunity to work in a mission-driven, collaborative environment.
- Supportive culture focused on innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunities to contribute to process automation and modern accounting practices.