We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to support our Finance & Accounting department reporting directly to the Controller. The work this person will be responsible for is vital to supporting our company in our next phase of fast-paced growth.

This role requires a solid understanding of key technical financial accounting concepts. We’re looking for someone who is able to effectively communicate and collaborate with others, is a knowledgeable self-starter, and is able to take ownership and is passionate about finding the most efficient way to execute on priorities.

At data.world, you will:

• Handle day-to-day bookkeeping to month end close and financial statement preparation.
• Manage all essential accounting functions such as the Order to Cash and Procure to Pay processes.
• Maintain and update accounting records and files, analyze budgets and create reports.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, during month-end close.
• Maintain documentation (narratives, flow charts) surrounding our current business processes and controls.
• Examine tax policies and handle tax payments and returns, as we go through the annual financial statement audit and relevant tax filings.
• Post transactions, categorize records and reconcile bank statements.
• Collaborate with Legal & HR on areas requiring coordination around employment taxes, state taxes, and areas where we have state nexus
• Ad-hoc financial analysis and reports

We’d love to see:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or related consulting fields
• Public account experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Experience with Airbase & QuickBooks.
• Comfort working on Mac with both G Suite and Microsoft Suite, with particularly strong skills in Excel worksheets
• International experience
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Thorough understanding and application of GAAP financial statements and reporting
• Strong interpersonal skills and experience interfacing effectively with cross functional roles internally and externally from the company
• Good communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain concepts in a clear, concise, and compelling way up to the board level
• An appetite to try new things -- you’re curious and excited to improve your process, and always looking to learn

Big pluses include:

• Experience with SaaS businesses
• Exposure to ASC 606

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with bonus program.
• Up to fully paid health, vision, and dental insurance premiums for you and your entire family.
• Company-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and legal coverage.
• Flexible PTO & Dedicated Parental Leave Program.
• Remote-first, flexible, casual environment.
• Annual Wellness Reimbursement & New Employee Office Stipend.
• Generous Stock Option Plan with Refresh Program.
• Company and Team events for connection and fun.
• An awesome group of smart coworkers, including a tight-knit team of startup veterans with integrity, passion, and a good sense of humor.
• Your own Sparkletar owl character!

If you have the exceptional combination of skills and qualities that we are looking for, then we’re excited to meet you!

Note: We encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. data.world is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We are the world’s largest collaborative data community and we very much believe that our people need to represent the very diverse nature of the community we are serving and customer base we are winning. We believe that diversity leads to the most creative discussions, ideas, and outcomes.