Sr. Accountant
BettermentWealth Management company
New York, United States$110,000- $130,000Senior
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About the role
TL;DR
Sr. Accountant to support financial health through analysis and reporting.
- •Betterment’s Controller team plays a critical role in safeguarding the financial health of our business through detailed analysis, accurate financial reporting, and strategic financial guidance.
- •We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic about deeply engaging with the day-to-day operations of our organization to ensure financial accuracy and strategic alignment.
- •Key Responsibilities Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of journal entries, meticulous account reconciliation, and insightful variance analysis.
- •Oversee and optimize the management of fixed assets, prepaid assets, and revenue.
- •Continuously seek and implement innovative process improvements within the accounting function.
- •Assist in the development and implementation of scalable, robust accounting processes.
- •Play a key role in our annual external audit process.
- •Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- •CPA or CMA certification preferred. 3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in both private and public industry sectors.
- •Strong understanding of financial statements and US GAAP.
- •Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, with a high level of accuracy and keen attention to detail.
- •Proficiency in Excel.
Required skills
AccountingFinancial ReportingExcel
Domain expertise
fintech
Benefits & perks
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, AD&D insurance, Short-term disability, Long-term disability, Infertility support, Transgender health benefits, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Transit benefits, FSA, HSA, Equity, Flexible paid time off, Paid parental leave, Sabbatical, Professional coaching, 401(k) match, Student loan payment match
Tech stack
Excel