Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Analyst

About Prefect:

Prefect is a modern workflow orchestration and observability platform that empowers developers to build, observe, and react to data pipelines. Our mission is to build software that makes complex systems easy to trust.

We are looking for folks who want to join a remote-first team #LI-Remote to build an equally amazing company and product. In deciding whether to apply for a role at Prefect, consider whether your values align with ours.

Role Summary:

Prefect is looking for a Senior Accountant & Financial Operations Analyst with at least 3 years of progressive accounting experience in a growing tech sector (ideally SaaS) to join our team.

Reporting to our Director of Accounting & Finance, Justin, you will play a critical role managing and improving our end-to-end accounting operations. You are proficient in full-cycle close processes, financial reporting, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and managing AR & AP. You are also familiar with CRM tools like Salesforce and have a knack for handling financial data using spreadsheets and business intelligence tools like Looker. You are determined to challenge yourself and eventually grow into our Accounting & Finance Manager.

What You'll Do:

• Assist with month-end close including preparation of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP.
• Manage our accounting operations encompassing accounts receivable (order-to-cash) processes, vendor payables, corporate card programs and reimbursements.
• Assist with ad hoc requests and projects, such as system automations, process improvements and researching technical accounting topics.
• Handle federal and state reporting requirements and tax filings, including corporate tax returns, sales tax registrations and filings, and 1099s.
• Partner with our sales team to drive ongoing process improvements and enhancements across our order-to-cash processes and deliver actionable insights.
• Champion our culture and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Embody ownership: contribute and advocate for your ideas, while also preventing projects from failing.

Your Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA certification or working towards a CPA license.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a fast-growing software or technology sector.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and basic understanding of SaaS metrics.
• Proficient in handling financial data using spreadsheets and business intelligence tools like Looker.
• Experience with modern finance tools like Xero, Stripe, Ramp & Navan.
• Experience with team collaboration tools like GSuite, Slack, Notion & Monday.
  

What You'll Get in Return:

We take care of our team- our benefits are top-notch so that employees can work comfortably from wherever in the world they call home. Check out some of our most exciting benefits offered below:

• Remote-first team with flexible-first culture
• Equity Stock Options
• 401(k) with 5% company match (vests immediately!)
• Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Generous Parental Leave
• Life Insurance and Disability benefits
• $800 remote work stipend for whatever you need to work (food, wellness, equipment etc.)

And that is just the start, there's more! For more info check out our top-of-the-line benefits and perks on our company's website.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is ($95,000-$137,000). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and work location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Your recruiter can share more about the salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please keep in mind that equity is not included in the range provided above and will represent a significant part of your total compensation. Benefits and any bonus or incentive compensation is also not included in the range provided above.

Belongingness at Prefect:

Belongingness at Prefect is our commitment to ensuring mutual power, access, and opportunity among all groups and individuals who make up our community. We operationalize belongingness through actions large and small on a daily basis, but always with the goal that all groups and individuals can contribute as their most authentic self to the evolution of our product, our team, and our community.

Belongingness is also our commitment to bridge with individuals or groups not yet established in our community, acknowledge differences in a way that affirms distinct identities, and allows for a new, more expansive group identity to form.

Equal Opportunity at Prefect:

Prefect is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity/expression), national origin, disability or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.