Job Description
Summary
Ramp is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager of Accounting and work closely with other members of the finance team. You will be a key member of the accounting close process, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements. You will manage the compliance reporting process and manage accounting for our international entities. You will also play a significant role in the annual audit and help the finance and leadership teams understand financial results. The best candidate has a strong attention to detail, and can follow directions in a fast-paced environment by maintaining high quality and accuracy.
What You’ll Do
- Execute complex month-end close activities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, and ensuring the integrity of financial data.
- Take full ownership of key technical accounting areas such as cash, investments, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, fixed assets, intangible assets, and other complex areas, ensuring proper accounting treatment and reporting.
- Analyze and document significant variances in financial statements, providing insightful explanations and recommendations to management.
- Support with the preparation of monthly financial statements, ad hoc reports, and presentations for management
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting and accounting operations.
- Assist in the annual audit process with external auditors and regulatory compliance process
- Assist in the creation of accounting policies, improved processes, and financial controls
- Collaborate with FP&A for budget monitoring and ensure purchases align with the budget.
- Participate in other ad hoc projects, system integrations, and reporting requirements as needed
- Work closely with the team to ensure policies and procedures comply with professional standards, and audit and regulatory requirements
- Support other team members across the organization based on their needs and your competence
What You’ll Need
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (preferred) or Finance.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining a foundation in a top-tier national public accounting firm with relevant industry experience. Experience auditing or working in a public company or high-growth startup environment is preferred.
- Proven expertise with Excel
- Strong understanding of GAAP and/or IFRS, with the ability to apply accounting principles to complex transactions. Exposure to multinational financial reporting is a plus.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong sense of ownership and the ability to work independently.
Nice to Haves:
- CPA license or other accounting designation
- Experience auditing or working in a public company or high-growth startup environment
- Exposure to fintech, capital markets, and securitization accounting
- Experience with Netsuite, FloQast, Ramp
- Exposure to using AI software and leveraging it in day-to-day work
For candidates located in NYC or SF, the pay range is $69,000 - $130,000. For candidates located in all other US locations, the pay range for this role is $62,000 - $115,000.
Skills
- Accounting
- Communications Skills
- Excel
- Team Collaboration