Senior Accountant

About Fora Fora is the modern travel agency , empowering anyone with a passion for travel to build a thriving advisory business. We're modernizing the $100B+ travel agency industry by combining powerful technology, data, and community to enable thousands of entrepreneurs to build on our platform. Our business-in-a-box platform gives travel entrepreneurs everything they need to launch and scale, from cutting-edge tools and personalized training to a vibrant community and exclusive industry partnerships. At the heart of it all is our mission: to help the next generation of travel entrepreneurs turn their love for travel into a fulfilling career , whether full-time or part-time. We believe that everyone, from seasoned professionals to first-time advisors, can build something both profitable and personal. Founded in 2021 by seasoned entrepreneurs, Fora has grown steadily since, expanding to a team of 200+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City . In 2025, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds , led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners , with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. We've also been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Startup 2024, Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023, and Built In 2025 Best Places to Work. We're building the first truly unified platform for all travel needs—leveraging the best of human expertise and technology to transform how people plan and book travel. About The Role Fora is seeking a technically strong and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our Finance team in New York City. This role reports to the Finance leadership team and plays a critical part in ensuring our financial reporting, revenue recognition, and close processes scale alongside the company’s rapid growth. As Fora continues to expand, our close, revenue, and payables processes require deeper technical ownership and rigor. This hire will increase close capacity, strengthen GAAP and ASC 606 compliance, and enhance internal controls and audit readiness so Finance can scale without undue risk. The Senior Accountant will own key components of the month-end close, lead expense, payroll and payables accounting, and serve as a partner to FP&A and Operations to improve reporting accuracy and process efficiency. This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership in a high-growth environment, redesign processes for scale, and grow toward a Controller-track role with real responsibility and visibility. Key Responsibilities Financial Close, Payroll & Reporting (Core — 50%) Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, roll-forwards, and flux analysis — with the accuracy and precision a former auditor brings to the work. Prepare bi-monthly payroll for review, owning end-to-end processing including accurate calculation of wages, tax withholdings, deductions, and benefits. Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP, identifying and resolving technical accounting issues independently. Own revenue recognition, including multi-element arrangements, deferred revenue schedules, and compliance with ASC 606. Maintain a close calendar, drive accountability across the team, and continuously shorten the close timeline without sacrificing accuracy. Serve as the primary owner of general ledger accounts — identify errors, gaps, and inconsistencies before they become problems. Rethink accounts payable ( & operationally advisor payables) in coordination with FP&A to process invoices timely and provide accurate reporting as a part of the month end close process. Internal Controls & Audit Readiness (20%) Design, document, and enforce internal controls across all accounting processes — you know what auditors (or the tax team) look for because you were one. Serve as a liaison for external auditors: prepare audit schedules, respond to PBC requests, and manage the process to a clean, on-time audit. Identify control weaknesses and implement improvement plans proactively. Ensure the company is always audit-ready, not just during audit season. Process Improvement & Systems (20%) Identify inefficiencies in existing accounting workflows and implement scalable solutions — automate what should be automated, standardize what should be standardized. Partner with operations teams to improve data quality, financial systems, and cross-functional reporting. Lead or support system implementations and migrations as the company scales. Financial Operations & Strategic Support (10%) Monitor budget performance and analyze variances with insight, not just arithmetic. Partner with tax advisors on federal and state compliance, and support the Controller on any tax-related technical matters. Provide clear, accurate financial data to support strategic decision-making across the business. Mentor junior accounting staff — set the technical bar and help the team grow. Requirements Active CPA required. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field. 3-6 years of public accounting experience at a Big Four or large regional firm, with meaningful audit and/or tax experience. Demonstrated experience with revenue recognition under ASC 606. Deep understanding of US GAAP and the ability to research and apply technical accounting guidance independently. Experience supporting audits, including preparation of schedules, walkthroughs, and PBC documentation. Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large datasets. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain accounting concepts clearly to cross-functional partners. Must be authorized to work in the United States and based in or willing to relocate to New York City. Strongly Preferred Industry experience in a high-growth or startup environment, post public accounting. Exposure to travel, SaaS, fintech, or marketplace business models. Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and exposure to tax filings. Hands-on experience with accounting and financial systems, as well as process automation, analytics, or BI tools. Demonstrated ability to independently own the full month-end close in a fast-paced environment and implement meaningful process or control improvements. Compensation Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $90K–$120K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role. Unlimited vacation Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ) Dental & Vision Insurance Wellhub Memberships 401k plan with company match Commuter Benefits Supplemental Life Insurance Stock Options This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views. Our Values We’re forging our own path Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo. We’re stronger together Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers. We believe in technology We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers. We’re here to serve We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way. We mean business Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry. WORK AUTHORIZATION Authorization to work in the United States is required for full-time roles based in our New York City office. Fora is unable to sponsor or assist with U.S. work authorization. Roles based outside of the United States are not subject to this requirement. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr