[Remote] Accounting Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Step is a next-generation financial services company focused on disrupting the banking industry. They are seeking an Accounting Manager to own the month-end close and drive key accounting initiatives within a fast-scaling fintech environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the full-cycle close - set and manage the close calendar, prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations, and ensure timely and accurate period-end close on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis
• Lead the external audit, serving as primary point of contact for auditors and manage PBC lists and inquiries
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with complete flux and variance analysis
• Support the team on critical accounting projects, such as Step’s Quickbooks to Netsuite migration or new product launches
• Implement, and maintain corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and scalable process documentation
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives across the accounting function, leveraging the full tech stack to reduce manual work and increase accuracy
• Review and provide quality oversight on work prepared by junior team members and outsourced accounting partners
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments on a variety of projects or requests

Skills

• 5–7 years of accounting experience, with a mix of public and private preferred
• CPA designation (or CPA candidate) with proven understanding of U.S. GAAP
• You've owned a full-cycle close independently
• Tech proficiency across NetSuite (required) and ideally QBO, Ramp, and Airbase
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• You're an incredible teammate with a positive attitude and mindset
• You've reviewed & overseen the work of others, whether junior staff, offshore teams, or outsourced partners
• You're highly organized, proactive and comfortable operating autonomously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Advanced Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets skills, with the ability to manipulate and digest mass amounts of data
• Strong communicator with interpersonal skills to engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Knowledge of and/or experience in the banking and payments industry
• SQL and Looker experience

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision, and company-paid Life Insurance
• 401k Plan with Safe Harbor company-matching
• Flexible vacation policy and paid company holidays
• Company-provided technology package

Company Overview