GAAP Accountant

Job Summary

Pie's mission is to empower small businesses to thrive by making commercial insurance affordable and as easy as pie. We leverage technology to transform how small businesses buy and experience commercial insurance. This role involves driving accounting operations, preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses, and improving existing accounting processes.

About the Role

You'll be part of building out Pie's accounting function and owning key elements of the financial close process. You'll apply your GAAP knowledge to day-to-day accounting operations, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the monthly accounting close process
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal company policies
• Deliver accurate information on time
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for cash accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and expense accruals
• Support improvements to existing accounting processes with a focus on effective internal controls
• Aid in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and footnotes
• Improve workpapers and processes utilized to close specific accounts, including leveraging AI tools to drive efficiency and accuracy
• Partner with the Finance team to analyze historical results and improve information quality
• Participate in projects around automation, system implementation, and best practices to drive efficiency in the accounting department
• Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as needed
• Support other internal teams with their accounting-related, operational needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real-world business transactions
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal) to deliver information effectively and collaborate across teams
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation of work performed
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members

Qualifications

• The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process.
• By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation
• Comprehensive health plans
• Generous PTO
• Futuristic 401k match
• Generous parental and caregiver leave

Pay

$65,000—$80,000 USD

Schedule

Remote

Benefits

• Our core values are more than just a poster on the wall; they’re tangibly reflected in our work
• Making every part of working with us "Easy as Pie" - including our offer process
• We move quickly to put together a fair offer based on your skills, experience, location, and compensation expectations
• Each year Pie reviews company performance and may grant discretionary bonuses to eligible team members

Additional Information

• Pie Insurance is an equal opportunity employer
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic
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