Staff Accountant

Notion Notion · Enterprise · San Francisco, CA · Finance

Staff Accountant role at Notion, focusing on building and operating scalable accounting processes, managing the general ledger, account reconciliations, and supporting financial reporting and compliance. Requires strong knowledge of US GAAP and experience with accounting software.

What you'd actually do

  1. You'll design and implement scalable corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and other laws/regulations
  2. You'll own parts of the month-end close including month-end journal entries, reconciliations and supporting schedules (cash, accounts payable, fixed assets, allocations, expenses)
  3. You'll develop, implement, and document new accounting policy and provide expertise in recommending enhancements to existing policies
  4. You'll contribute in the financial audit process in preparation and providing of various audit requests and inquiries
  5. You'll complete monthly variance analysis through understanding the financial data within the greater context of the business

Skills

Required

  • degree in Accounting
  • 2+ years of working with tech companies in public or private accounting
  • strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • conceptual and practical experience in researching, understanding and communicating technical accounting issues and recommendations
  • proven experience with developing scalable, efficient and controlled processes
  • self-starter who can thrive in a fast-paced environment and proactively drive business results
  • strong attention to detail, communication, and high degree of analytical and problem-solving skills
  • organized and execution focused, with an ability to work independently
  • experience using NetSuite, Zip, Ramp or similar accounting software

Nice to have

  • CPA
  • experience with a high-growth SaaS company
  • experience using Notion

What the JD emphasized

  • US GAAP