From the listing

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fintech company during a pivotal stage of growth. As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in strengthening and scaling our accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Our Accounting & Finance team is fully remote and distributed. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and partners cross-functionally to support the company's continued growth and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

Prepare and document journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
Own and help optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and process automation initiatives.
Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Support the development and enhancement of internal financial reporting and reporting distribution processes.
Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
Coordinate with the parent company on tax documentation and information requests.
Operate in a multi-entity environment, being a key resource to adjacent teams within the organization.
Assist with weekly reserve computations and related reporting.
Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.

What they're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while working independently in a remote setting.
Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset.
Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Nice to have

CPA designation.
Experience working for a broker-dealer, clearing firm, or other regulated financial services organization.
Experience with Netsuite

From the company page

Alpaca benefits

Work from anywhereComprehensive benefitsWorkspace stipendEquity in company

◉ Remote policy · in their words

“Our teams are not just global, we’re also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica).”

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The hot takeJeff's read on Alpaca

I like their clear views on the value of remote work, check out this quote from their careers page:

> "Our teams are not just global, we're also 100% remote and have team members in almost every time zone and continent (except Antarctica). By joining Alpaca you'll be part of a multicultural, international organization."

I also like that their Glassdoor scores are going up (now 3.7/5), and they have some solid testimonials. I'm a LITTLE wary of this statement that gives me a bit of a "hustle culture" vibe:

> "We're keen on that last 10% of effort and believe that the details do matter. If this sounds like you, then you're in the right place."

Full read on the company page