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AlpacaSenior Accountant
Alpaca is a global financial technology enterprise providing developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure for equities, options, crypto, and other asset classes to hundreds of institutional clients worldwide.…
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Alpaca is a global financial technology enterprise providing developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure for equities, options, crypto, and other asset classes to hundreds of institutional clients worldwide. Operating with a distributed team of over 400 personnel globally, the organization is backed by prominent investors and focuses on expanding access to financial services. The company seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance and scale financial reporting, internal controls, and daily accounting operations. Reporting…
Job Description
Alpaca is a global financial technology enterprise providing developer-friendly APIs and infrastructure for equities, options, crypto, and other asset classes to hundreds of institutional clients worldwide. Operating with a distributed team of over 400 personnel globally, the organization is backed by prominent investors and focuses on expanding access to financial services.
The company seeks a Senior Accountant to enhance and scale financial reporting, internal controls, and daily accounting operations. Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this remote position operates within a decentralized Accounting and Finance department. The role suits an independent professional with progressive accounting background who can manage complex financial cycles, execute closing procedures, and support multi-entity operations in a fast-evolving fintech environment.
Key duties involve producing financial statements, managing account reconciliations, handling annual audit preparations, and coordinating tax information with the parent corporation. The position requires adherence to regulatory obligations, process automation initiatives, and collaboration across multiple departments.
Responsibilities
- Draft and record journal entries following GAAP guidelines and internal policies
- Manage and improve monthly, quarterly, and annual closing cycles, reconciliations, and automation efforts
- Produce precise financial statements on a regular schedule
- Improve internal financial reporting and distribution workflows
- Prepare documentation and address queries for annual financial audits
- Collaborate with the parent company regarding tax paperwork and data inquiries
- Function as a primary resource for adjacent internal groups within a multi-entity structure
- Execute weekly reserve calculations and associated reporting tasks
- Create, document, and uphold accounting guidelines and workflows
- Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and special assignments as necessary
Requirements
- 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting background, ideally in financial services
- Solid understanding of accounting standards and financial reporting
- High level of analytical, problem-solving, and reporting abilities
- Exceptional precision, accuracy, and organizational competence
- Capacity to operate independently and succeed in a rapid, dynamic remote setting
- Flexibility regarding evolving business conditions and regulatory mandates
- Strong communication and collaborative abilities oriented toward teamwork
- Demonstrated accountability, proactiveness, and readiness for new tasks
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA certification
- Background working at a broker-dealer, clearing institution, or regulated financial services entity
- Familiarity with Netsuite
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive salary and stock options
- Health benefits
- One-time home-office setup allowance of 500 USD
- Monthly stipend of 150 USD provided via a Brex Card
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is this position remote?
Yes, the Accounting and Finance team operates fully remotely with a globally distributed workforce.
What education or experience is required for the Senior Accountant role?
Candidates must hold a Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance and possess 5 to 7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the financial services sector.
What benefits and perks are included?
The posting lists competitive salary and stock options, health benefits, a one-time 500 USD home-office setup stipend, and a 150 USD monthly stipend via a Brex Card.
What is the salary for this position?
The specific salary is not stated in the job posting.
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