Senior Corporate Accountant

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We’re proud to create something new that improves people’s lives while working together in a culture of collaboration, respect, communication, joy, and personal growth.

We’re seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant to join our team.

Proper is seeking a Senior Corporate Accountant with a collaborative, positive, proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

If that sounds like you and you’re excited by the idea of joining a world-class team that’s passionate about growing together, we look forward to hearing from you.

Proper is a San Francisco-based tech startup. This position would be based in LATAM.

• General Ledger Management:

Maintain the general ledger system and ensure the accuracy of all financial transactions

Prepare and post journal entries, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and company policies

Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts regularly

Oversee review of the company billing process

• Financial Reporting and Close Process:

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

Support the Director of Corporate Accounting in preparing financial reports and presentations for senior management

Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company guidelines

Support in the preparation of board materials and other presentations for senior management

Play a key role in the month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals and adjustments

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline closing procedures and meet reporting deadlines

• Budgeting and Forecasting:

Assist in the budgeting and forecasting processes, working with other departments to gather data and provide analysis

Support the timely recording of actual results with the Finance Department as part of the monthly reporting and Budget vs Actual process

Monitor actual financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying and communicating variances

• Audit Support, Compliance, and Regulation:

Support external auditors during the annual audit/review, providing requested documentation and explanations

Maintain internal controls and documentation to ensure a successful audit process

Support the development and implementation of internal controls within the department as well as cross-functionally

Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax filings

• Process Improvement:

Continuously identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, implementing solutions to increase efficiency and accuracy

Collaborate with colleagues to enhance financial procedures and controls

Stay up-to-date with accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices

• Team Collaboration and Management Reporting:

Work closely with the Director of Corporate Accounting and other team members to achieve departmental goals and objectives

Assist in mentoring and training junior team members as part of the development process

Ensure data for management dashboards is entered correctly and accurately will be a key input for executive management decision-making

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting or a similar role
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Proficiency in using QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel
• Experience with financial statement preparation and analysis
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team
• Advanced English Level (C1 to C2)

• Progress toward or completion of a professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA or equivalent)
• Proficiency with an ERP other than QuickBooks
• Experience with managing teams or direct reports in a remote environment (1-3 direct reports)
• Ability to present data to Senior Management of the company and respond to questions in order to enhance company decision making process

• Bachelor’s degree required (accounting or finance preferred)

• 4-6 years of relevant experience in corporate accounting or a similar role

Proper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment to work by offering the same opportunities to all applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, disability, national origins, marital status, or other characteristics. We base our talent search exclusively on competencies, abilities and potential.