Staff Accountant, GL

About Faire

Faire is a technology wholesale platform that connects independent retailers globally with products from around the world. Founded in 2017 by former Square executives, Faire aims to empower local businesses through technology.

About This Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented General Ledger Staff Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close. This role supports core accounting operations, ensures accurate financial reporting, and helps scale processes.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts (cash, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, etc.)
• Support financial reporting and variance analysis
• Audit preparation (external audits, SOX/internal controls if applicable)
• Partner with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Revenue, Tax, etc.) to ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal policies
• Ad hoc accounting projects and requests, as needed
• Identify and implement opportunities to use AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and enhance data insights

Qualifications

• Staff Accountant with 2-3 years of experience in general ledger accounting
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system (Oracle, SAP)
• Good understanding of GAAP
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Salary Range

San Francisco: the pay range for this role is $88,000 to $121,000 per year. This role will also be eligible for equity and benefits. Actual base pay will be determined based on permissible factors such as transferable skills, work experience, market demands, and primary work location.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: 3 days in the office per week, with a third flex day of your choosing
• Equity and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment

Why you’ll love working at Faire

• Moves fast: Own meaningful problems that serve customers around the globe
• Equipped to scale: Invests in tools and resources to help you work smarter and get more out of every day
• Best in class: Full of sharp, kind, and generous colleagues who care about their craft and about helping you grow

Equal Employment Opportunity

Faire is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.