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Collective

Senior Accountant

Collective, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


About Collective:

Collective is on a mission to redefine the way businesses-of-one work. Collective's technology and team of trusted advisors enables our members to achieve financial independence by taking care of everything from business incorporation to accounting, bookkeeping, tax services and access to a thriving community, all in one integrated platform. We believe in empowering self-employed people to enjoy the same tax savings that big companies get.

Featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Yahoo, Bloomberg, Financial Times, Techcrunch and more. We're backed by General Catalyst, Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary), QED Investors, Google's Gradient Ventures, Expa and prominent investors who have financed and built iconic companies like YouTube, Substack, Twitch, Box, Hims, Instacart, Lyft, and more.

About the Role:

Collective is looking to hire a Senior Accountant to help build a world class finance & accounting team! As the second hire in the finance department, this will be a foundational role that will help the company scale efficiently and set the company's finance departme nt for success in the future. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a role that is both operational, but also strategic as we are constantly thinking about how to shape and set goals for the finance department.

Responsibilities:Ownership of key accounting functions which includes month end close reconciliations, our accounts payable process, and administration of our expense management platformReview month end reconciliations, expense accruals and other accounts as part of our close processWork closely with the Controller to help draft and propose accounting policies and procedures to help scale the department and companyPartner cross-functionally with other departments to execute on company wide initiatives and be able to think through ways to improve on processesAssist in the administration of our financial operations softwares such as QBO, Ramp, Stripe, etc.Support in ad hoc projects and be able to work collaboratively within finance and other departments.What we want you to bring:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required4+ years of experience in preferably a startup environment or a mix of public accounting and industry experienceStrong knowledge of general financial accounting and understanding of accounting rules and procedures of US GAAPAbility to quickly understand systems and be able to streamline processesProficiency with previous accounting systems and expense management systems such as QBO, Remote.com, Ramp and StripePositive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative startup environmentAttention to detail but can also see the big picture. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and manage relationships with key stakeholdersThrives in a less structured environment and is able to work well with multiple departmentsStrong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and coordinate multiple conflicting priorities and meet strict deadlinesStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.Excellent Microsoft Excel skillsOur stack

Quickbooks OnlineRampTrinetBambooHRStripeBonus Points if you have: (

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CPABig 4 public experienceWhy work with us:

Collective is the first online back office platform designed for Businesses-of-One.Tax is a very challenging space and you will grow fast.We were backed by top tier VCs.We promote open and transparent culture within the company.We're fast-paced and you learn every day.What we offer in return:

Compensation Range: $103,000-$130,000 USD annual base salary.

The salary ranges for the roles are posted for your convenience and review. Please understand that if an offer is presented, the offer compensation package will be based on the relevant position related skills a candidate demonstrates during our formal interview process.

A remote friendly environment.A diverse and collaborative team culture.Stock options package.14 company holidays + unlimited PTO.401KEmployer paid Health, Vision and Dental Insurance100% coverage for employees75% coverage for dependentsPC or Mac laptop + $750 Home office stipendGenerous paid parental leaveFertility benefits, up to $8kTeam events and virtual gatherings$600 wellness bonus

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Collective, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and our community. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. If you're good at what you do, come as you are. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Collective is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.