Senior Accountant

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Instawork seeks a Senior Accountant to own month‑end close, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive automation of accounting processes within a fast‑growing tech environment.

Role Snapshot

• Senior‑level accounting professional
• Hands‑on month‑end close and reconciliations
• Cross‑functional partner with FP&A, Product, IT, Legal
• Process automation and AI‑driven improvement focus
• GAAP compliance and audit readiness
• Financial systems implementation

Must-Have Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent
• 5+ years accounting experience
• Advanced Excel & Google Suite
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Critical thinking and organization
• Strong communication
• accounting

Nice-to-Have Signals

• CPA certification
• Public accounting or public‑company experience
• NetSuite experience
• AI‑enabled process improvement mindset
• public accounting or public‑company experience
• CPA

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, USA
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Not Specified in JD

• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility
• Travel requirements

What You'll Likely Work On

• Execute month‑end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Maintain U.S. GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Support the annual audit by preparing schedules and reconciliations.
• Research and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Partner with FP&A, Biz Ops, Product, IT, and Legal teams on financial matters.
• Drive automation and continuous‑improvement initiatives to reduce manual effort.
• Leverage data analytics and AI‑enabled tools to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Implement and optimize financial systems and accounting tools.

Good Fit If You Have

• CPA certification preferred
• Public accounting or public‑company experience preferred
• Experience with NetSuite desired
• Proactive, detail‑oriented mindset
• Comfortable handling ambiguity