Senior Accountant

Job not on LinkedIn

🕒 October 29

🏈 North America – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

💲 Accountant / Accounting

Where this job comes from

Posted on Alpaca's careers page, not through a job board

First seen by Remote Rocketship October 29

Still open on Alpaca's site. Checked 3 hours ago.

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Alpaca

201 - 500 employees

🔌 API

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

API • Fintech • Crypto

Alpaca is a fintech company that provides a comprehensive brokerage and trading platform through a suite of APIs. These APIs enable developers and businesses to integrate algorithmic trading, app development, and embedded investing into their services. Alpaca offers services like trading in US stocks, ETFs, and cryptocurrency with options for local currency transactions. The company is recognized for its cyber security practices and is a member of FINRA and SIPC. Alpaca is ideal for fintech startups, broker-dealers, hedge funds, and other financial services looking to build sophisticated trading applications and platforms with minimal friction through their well-documented Broker API.

📋 Description

• Prepare and document journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies. • Own and help optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and process automation initiatives. • Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. • Support the development and enhancement of internal financial reporting and reporting distribution processes. • Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests. • Coordinate with the parent company on tax documentation and information requests. • Operate in a multi-entity environment and serve as a key resource to adjacent teams. • Assist with weekly reserve computations and related reporting. • Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures. • Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. • 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services. • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting. • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills. • Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization. • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while working independently in a remote setting. • Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements. • Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset. • Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges. • CPA designation, experience working for a broker-dealer, clearing firm, or other regulated financial services organization, and experience with Netsuite are preferred.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options • Health Benefits • New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500 • Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

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