Senior Accountant (Pacific or Mountain Time Zone)

SafelyYou

2d • Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant at SafelyYou, you will play a critical role in supporting the Accounting Senior Manager and broader finance team in executing core accounting functions, including revenue recognition, billing, and month-end close. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role responsible for managing key accounting processes, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, maintaining audit readiness, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment

Requirements

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, with meaningful ownership of revenue accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited institution
• In-depth understanding and hands-on application of ASC 606 and revenue accounting for complex customer contracts
• Experience in startup or small-team accounting environment
• Strong English written and verbal communication skills
• Deep experience with U.S. GAAP standards (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842)
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and Google Sheets
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and presentation
• Interest in fast-paced, venture-backed companies and a mindset for continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, and perform effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting and finance platforms such as Ramp, Gusto, Salesforce, Maxio, Tabs

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly customer billing cycle, including billing calculations, invoicing, collections coordination, and related reconciliations
• Lead revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606, including contract review, performance obligation analysis, revenue schedules, and deferred revenue accounting
• Prepare and post revenue-related journal entries with complete and accurate supporting documentation
• Collaborate with Sales and Operations to ensure accurate contract setup, pricing, amendments, and renewals
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities, with a focus on revenue and billing
• Maintain awareness of COGS, payroll, inventory, and balance sheet reconciliations to support broader accounting workflows and ensure adherence to internal controls
• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Support team with financial report generation, data entry, reconciliations, and system administration
• Assist with the preparation of tax filings (e.g., corporate income tax, sales tax), and coordinate with external tax advisors as needed, to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842), internal policies, and applicable regulations
• Support internal and external audit requests, including preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Maintain, document, and recommend accounting policies and procedures to improve accuracy, efficiency and strengthen internal controls

Benefits

• Competitive salary & benefits, including fully paid employee premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• 401k Program
• Monthly Education, Well-being & WFH stipends
• Non-accrual PTO
• Growth Potential
• Company Retreats
• Medical & Family/Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees