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Job Description
WHY WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU:
Retool is growing rapidly and entering a new stage of maturity. To enable this growth and help Retool scale to the next level, we’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Corporate Accountant to support a wide breadth of our accounting operations.
This role is the backbone of our day-to-day general ledger accounting. You’ll own core month-end close workstreams and serve as the go-to person for our procure-to-pay processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment with high visibility amongst cross-functional partners, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to make a meaningful impact on a growing finance team, this role is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Drive the day-to-day general ledger accounting across multiple financial statement line items in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Participate in the month end close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations to deliver timely and accurate financial results
- Perform monthly prepaid, fixed asset, allocation, accrual and ASC 842 lease accounting
- Own AP, corporate credit cards, and employee reimbursements, partnering closely with stakeholders such as vendors and employees
- Partner with internal spend owners and department heads to gather data, resolve issues, and support month-end close and AP workflows
- Assist with external audits by preparing supporting schedules and documentation
- Prepare monthly variance analysis, management reporting and U.S. GAAP reporting
- Implement process improvements, including AI-enabled automation efforts, to streamline accounting operations and improve the quality of internal controls
- Supervise and review the work of an overseas resource including AP bill processing, credit card reconciliations, expense reimbursement reviews, and bank reconciliations
- Support special projects as needed, including the implementation and/or maintenance of new accounting systems and tools
THE SKILLSET YOU'LL BRING:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
- CPA certification a plus
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience at a high-growth startup and/or public accounting firm
- Strong experience with U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Curiosity about how automation and AI tools can improve accounting workflows
- Sharp critical thinking skills with experience analyzing high volume, multi-currency transactions in a global business environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate cross-functionally to solve problems and achieve results
- Highly detail-oriented with excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to follow through and implement process improvement
- Fluent in Excel and Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced formulas used in data summarization and analysis
- Experience with Brex, NetSuite, Airbase, and Numeric preferred