Senior Accountant
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Senior Accountant managing critical accounting processes to ensure accurate financial reporting at Brightside. Collaborating with finance leadership to support business operations.
Responsibilities:
- Own day-to-day accounting activities, including accurate transaction recording and system integrity in Campfire
- Manage accounts payable processes in Bill.com, ensuring proper approvals, coding accuracy, and timely processing
- Process bi-weekly multi-state payroll in Rippling, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations
- Maintain accuracy and completeness of general ledger activity
- Execute and help drive the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, identifying and resolving discrepancies proactively
- Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of financial data across systems
- Identify close bottlenecks and recommend improvements
- Investigate and explain variances in financial results with clear, supportable analysis
- Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for internal reporting
- Maintain well-organized, audit-ready workpapers
- Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responding to requests
- Ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements
- Assist with compliance-related processes such as workers’ compensation audits
- Document and maintain accounting policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
- Drive implementation of process improvements within the accounting function
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to ensure smooth financial operations
- Communicate clearly and effectively with finance leadership and business partners
- Respond to inquiries with timely, accurate, and well-supported information
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 4+ years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Hands-on experience with payroll and accounts payable
- Proficiency in accounting systems and advanced Excel skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage responsibilities independently and meet deadlines
- Experience in a high-growth or venture-backed company (preferred)
- Experience supporting audits and compliance processes (preferred)
- CPA or progress toward certification (preferred)
Benefits:
- Meaningful work that truly makes a difference in the lives of working families.
- Inspired careers.
- Great life/work balance.



















