Senior GL Accountant

Whop • Palo Alto, CA

5h • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Whop is seeking a Senior GL Accountant to take a key role in managing the company's core accounting operations function as we scale. This is a high-impact position responsible for the execution of month-end close, technical reconciliations, and the continuous improvement of our financial operations.
Reporting directly to the Assistant Controller, you will be a critical part of the team transforming Whop’s finance function into a disciplined, scalable operation. This is an ideal role for a high-potential accountant who possesses exceptional attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced, tech-driven environment.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Experience: 5+ years in operational and related accounting roles with mix of industry and Big 4 audit experience preferable
• Industry Experience: Experience in a high growth fintech or marketplace environment preferred
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of US GAAP and lease accounting preferred
• Systems: Hands-on experience with modern accounting tools (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Ramp)
• Skills: Detail-oriented, strong team player, and able to operate independently in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or Big 4 experience

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for opex accounting, operations and close activities.
• Lead the month-end close process as well as prepare and review detailed work-papers.
• Work closely with procurement to ensure all contracts are processed, categorized, approved and recorded in accordance with our policies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design and implement scalable processes that ensure proper opex accounting treatment in compliance with US GAAP standards.
• Focuses on data accuracy, entry, monitoring, and development and support delivery of reports for management review and business partner collaboration to elevate data analysis for better strategic decision making.
• Support and perform ad-hoc financial analyses to support operational needs, ensuring accuracy and clarity in data reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior