Accountant

Greenlight is the leading family fintech company on a mission to help parents raise financially smart kids. We proudly serve more than 6 million parents and kids with our award-winning banking app for families. With Greenlight, parents can automate allowance, manage chores, set flexible spend controls, and invest for their family’s future. Kids and teens learn to earn, save, spend wisely, and invest. 

At Greenlight, we believe every child should have the opportunity to become financially healthy and happy. It’s no small task, and that’s why we leap out of bed every morning to come to work. Because creating a better, brighter future for the next generation depends on it.

We are seeking a highly motivated Accountant who will work with other Greenlight Accounting and Finance team members and Greenlight employees on various challenging assignments.  A successful Accountant will be passionate about helping in a variety of different areas of need as we continue to grow the accounting operations. You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast and high-growth environment, and have the opportunity for ownership over key financial processes.

Perform day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate journal entries in the accounting system and follow-up on any unusual transactions.

Prepare journal entries, perform financial analysis and support the month-end close process.

Prepare and maintain reconciliations for balance sheet accounts assigned.

Assist with financial statement reviews during month-end close and provide detailed explanations for period over period changes in the financial statements.

Support and/or own core Accounts Receivable processes including billing, cash application, customer collections support, accounts receivable aging review and account reconciliations. 

Understand the end-to-end O2C process and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant accounting. 

Assist with booking and supporting related revenue entries, deferred revenue, and contract-related analysis.

Assist in key Accounts Payable processes including review of transactions processed by the accounts payable team for completeness and accuracy from the subledger systems (vendor bills, employee reimbursements, and corporate card review); assist in the timeliness of vendor payments. 

Book and maintain accruals, prepaids, and related month-end entries; ensure expenses are recorded in the correct period. 

Participate in a variety of cross-functional projects with other departments that include data validation, review of reports, development of AI Agents and use of AI tools, communication with vendors, implementation of systems, business systems support, among others.

Provide support in developing workbooks, data reporting, data automations, journal entries and reconciliations related to new accounting areas resulting from product launches and other changes in the business.

Support external audit requests for specific areas of responsibility.

Strong verbal and written communication skills to coordinate with other members of the team, members of other departments, drive progress toward meeting goals

Adaptability and flexibility to assist with a variety of projects in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment

Strong ability to handle multiple projects at once, work independently and maintain complete ownership over your work

Team first mentality and willingness to put the priorities of the team ahead of your own as that is the key to our success as a department

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields required, and master’s degree preferred

2+ years of previous relevant experience in industry or public accounting

Proficiency with NetSuite (other similar ERP systems), AP/Procurement tools, T&E applications, among others

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, with the ability to manipulate and digest large amounts of data required

Experience in corporate month-end closing cycle is preferred

Excellent time and self-management skills and ability to prioritize critical projects

Greenlight provides a competitive compensation package with a market-based approach to pay and will vary depending on your location, experience and skill set. The total compensation package for this position will also include a discretionary performance bonus, equity rewards, medical benefits, 401K match, and more. Greenlight conducts continuous compensation evaluations across departments and geographies to ensure we are keeping our pay current and competitive.

The estimated base pay range for this position in (NY, CA, WA): $90,000 - $110,000

The estimated base pay range for this position in (CO): $80,000 - $105,000

It takes a special team to aim for a never-been-done-before mission like ours. We’re looking for people who love working together because they know it makes us stronger, people who look to others and ask, “How can I help?” and then “How can we make this even better?” If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and help create a world where every child grows up to be happy and healthy in money and life, apply to join our team. 

Greenlight is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including pregnancy, childbirth, or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth), genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Greenlight is committed to an inclusive work environment and interview experience. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in our hiring process, please reach out to your recruiter directly or email recruiting@greenlight.me.