Senior Accountant

Who We are

Electric is on a mission to simplify IT for small businesses everywhere. In the US alone, 99% of companies are small businesses, and we have a huge opportunity to impact how they run by providing a solution that makes managing IT easy (even if you’re not an IT expert)! We do that for almost 1,000 small businesses and over 55,000 users with IT Management Software that makes technical things like device management, application provisioning, cybersecurity policies, employee onboarding, and compliance reporting easy to manage and improve.

Our employees are our most valuable asset. We have a people-first culture that prioritizes inclusion, support, growth, and development. You're not just an employee here; you're an important part of our community and of our mission to simplify IT.

If you want to bring your skills to a highly collaborative team and are passionate about pairing the creative with the analytical, have a flair for testing and experimentation, embody grit, determination, and curiosity, and want to be part of bringing Electric to small businesses across the U.S., read on.

Overview 

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join Electric. You will be a critical piece of our Finance & Accounting department with an opportunity to grow within the organization. In this position, you will handle all accounting operations within the company, and verify financial records and transactions. You must have keen attention to detail and maintain account balances, financial statements, general ledger, and all reports. You will report to the Accounting Manager, with direct access and the opportunity to work with the Controller.

What you’ll do 

• Serve as a subject matter expert for Netsuite and build and implement internal controls ensuring GAAP compliance and accuracy of reporting 
• Perform month-end close activities, including preparation & review of journal entries and reconciliations for various balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Assist in the efforts for the preparation, review and approval of the organization’s financial statements, including financial statement analysis and documentation of meaningful explanations or fluctuations
• Participate in streamlining and process improvement projects to increase efficiencies accounting processes and systems
• Work cross-functionally on strategic company projects/initiatives and apply critical thinking skills to provide solutions that drive company performance
• Work with external auditors for year-end financial statement audits
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Be in charge of the monthly revenue accounting processes in adherence to ASC 606
• Coordinate with other departments to obtain transaction information, research reconciling items, and resolve issues
• Serve as a trusted resource to the Staff Accountants and other members of the team
• Support leadership in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned

Who you are

• 3-5 years of experience in an accounting role with a preference for at least 2 years of public accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Independent self-starter who can work independently and with a team
• CPA / candidates on the CPA track strongly preferred
• Tech/Software specific accounting experience required
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficiency with Netsuite accounting software required
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Read about working at Electric here and meet our leadership team! 

We offer a range of benefits that include: 

• Flexible and generous PTO 
• Mental Wellness Days 
• Volunteer Days
• Medical, Vision, Dental, and Orthadontia Coverage
• 401k 
• ESOP (Employee Stock Option Program)
• Kindbody Membership for Family Planning
• Pre-taxed Commuter Benefits 
• Generous Parental Leave
• Paid medical, family, and military leave
• Short and Long Term Disability 
• Employee Assistance Programs 
• Life Insurance funded by Electric
• Training and career growth 
• Awesome team building events! 

Where?

We are headquartered in NYC, with an office in Denton, TX and remote locations across 24 states. Our largest markets outside of the Tri-State area and Dallas-Fort Worth area are San Diego, Denver, Raleigh. We embrace a hybrid culture and offer opportunities throughout the year for folks to get together in regional markets or at HQ.  With a widely distributed team, we are used to working remotely across different time zones. 

See below to see if you are eligible to work within the 23 states we hire in: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin. 

Standard Working Hours: 9:00AM -6:00PM

We are an equal opportunity employer. 

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. Electric does not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their sex, race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, veteran status or any other protected status under the law.

Accommodations

Electric is committed to providing access, equal opportunities, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation as part of the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected].