As we continue to build...
We’re seeking curious, growth minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.
About the role
As a Senior / Lead Accountant at Entrupy, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the company’s financial integrity and success. You’ll work closely with finance leadership and external accounting teams to ensure accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial reporting. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance, and providing insights that drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Anywhere in the US
Location Type: Remote
What you'll do
- Partner with external accounting teams to ensure the preparation and maintenance of accurate journal entries and account reconciliations in Xero, and own key components of the month-end close process.
- Prepare and review close schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation that feed into monthly financial statements prepared by our external accounting teams.
- Oversee core operational accounting workflows, including accounts payable, payroll, customer billing, and accounts receivable, in partnership with AP staff, external accounting providers, and internal stakeholders to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee vendor relationships, procurement and approval workflows, invoice coding, and payment processing, ensuring compliance with controls and timely payments using Ramp and Brex.
- Oversee customer invoicing, payment processing, and collection efforts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness, in coordination with Sales / Revenue Operations and external partners.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
- Support audits by preparing schedules and documentation as required.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
- Play a key role in the implementation and ongoing improvement of accounting systems and tools.
- Assist with ad hoc financial analysis and projects as assigned.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Act as a trusted accounting partner to Operations, Sales, and leadership. Synthesize information, gain alignment, and stay up to date on emerging business trends and developments.
What you bring
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is highly preferred.
- Experience: 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including several years operating at a Senior Accountant or Lead level, ideally in a SaaS or technology company.
- Technology Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QBO, Netsuite, Ramp, Brex) and advanced Excel skills.
- Business & Analytical Judgment: Ability to analyze financial results, identify drivers of variance, flag risks, and provide clear insights to finance and business partners. Brings a proactive mindset to improving processes, controls, and data quality in support of company goals.
- Operational Rigor: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, detail-oriented accounting workflows with a high degree of accuracy, organization, and timeliness.
- Team Collaboration: Proven experience working in cross-functional teams and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ability to collaborate effectively and influence decision-making.
What we offer
- Market competitive and pay equity-focused compensation structure
- Generous time away including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Rich medical benefits and insurance coverage
- Safe Harbor 401k match
- Dedicated mental health support for employees and eligible dependent
Culturally, we operate with intelligence, respect, and curiosity, relentlessly pursuing ideas to improve our offering and execute our mission.
We have had an incredible run so far and are laying the foundation for a culture that is fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and rooted in passion, kindness, and positivity. We live by these values – we hire by them, promote them, and celebrate them every day.
If you are passionate about solving challenging problems in a diverse setup, we’d love to connect!
Entrupy embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone.
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