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Wealthfront

Staff Accountant/Senior Staff Accountant

Wealthfront, Stanford, California, United States, 94305


Wealthfront is seeking a Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant to join the finance and accounting team in building a scalable infrastructure to support a dynamic and high-growth business. The Accountant will be responsible for managing accounts payable, payroll processing, and assisting with the monthly close. You will report to the Accounting Manager, working closely as a partner to the entire Finance and Accounting team, and will be encouraged to identify and execute opportunities to drive scale in the financial operations. You will combine a commitment to the company mission with a passion to lead a solutions-oriented team that partners on critical operating decisions throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll and any off-cycle payrollsAccounting duties such as accounts receivable, payable, print checks, bank and credit card reconciliationsWork with the accounting team to facilitate the end-to-end, timely and accurate financial reporting process.Help with the month, quarter and year-end close activities at each subsidiary and on a consolidated basisPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliationsImprove processes to drive efficiency and effectiveness over corporate accounting and GL activitiesLead continuous process improvement projects, provide meaningful proposals and drive implementationPrevent inaccuracies in and maintain the reliability of financial documents by setting up internal control systems and embracing proper policies for financial reportingMaintain positive relationships with internal stakeholders, vendors, regulators (including FINRA, SEC) and auditors (E&Y) by analyzing, researching and responding to inquiries in a timely and accurate mannerLiaison with accounting software, system vendors, and consultants as required and make recommendations as to ways we can automate and enhance our accounting operations through the implementation of new systems1-4 years of accounting and payroll experiencePayroll processing and reconciliation experience. ADP/Namely proficiency is a huge plusCustomer-centric business philosophy and team-oriented mindsetUnquestionable ethicsUncompromising attention to detail with the ability to communicate to the level of detail appropriate to the situation and audienceAbility to problem-solve and actively address issues in a professional and effective mannerEnthusiasm to apply technology to business processesStrong organizational skills and ability to set and meet deadlines in a high paced environmentSelf-starter who regularly takes initiative and can juggle multiple projects while simultaneously demonstrating creativity and judgmentTakes pride in meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations on quality of outputProficiency in MS Office/G Suite and accounting packages, specifically experience in NetSuiteKnowledge of GAAP, including preparation of audited GAAP financial statementsBA/BS required

Estimated annual salary range: $79,000-92,000 USD plus Bonus and Equity.

Benefits include medical, vision, dental, 401K plan, generous time off, parental leave, wellness reimbursements, professional development, employee investing discount, and more!