Accountant

We are looking for an Accountant to join the Finance team eager to make a quick impact on the team. The successful candidate will take part in our day-to-day operations and will work directly with business partners across the organization for month end close and corporate reporting. We’re looking for organized thinkers who want to be able to support a wide range of accounting subjects. This is a great opportunity to join a small team helping to scale a high growth SaaS business. Who you are – To succeed at Teleport and take your career into the future, we are looking for people who are: Autonomous : We value those who take initiative and get things done. Our team trusts in their ability to make decisions that benefit the company and its customers, letting their work speak for itself. Security-minded : Working on the very fabric of the internet and providing infrastructure access to some of the world’s biggest companies means you need to think security-first. Our platform is the gatekeeper - The Wall. And winter is coming. We need to ensure we’re secure. Business-savvy : We don’t code for coding's sake. We build for our customers. Designed by engineers for engineers, we understand their environment, challenges and needs better than anyone else. That means we have built a business that can support them by making the right choices that ensure we are in business for the long haul. Professional : We are a team of dedicated professionals, committed to excellence. We set a high bar for joining Teleport, ensuring we attract top talent ready to help shape the future. If you’re passionate about being the best at what you do, Teleport is the place for you. What You'll Be Doing: Leverage technology, including AI, to enhance and automate processes to support company growth. Review and enhance existing systems and tech stack to meet company goals. Participate in technology and tech stack transformation to support company growth. Perform critical accounting functions such as recording, reconciling and analyzing G/L account transactions. Assist the Accounting team in the preparation of month end close journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis (for example: accrued expenses, fixed assets, prepaids, deferred revenues, payroll, intercompany, etc.). Review customer contracts to ensure accurate billing, revenue, etc. Assist with Accounts Payable to review, code, and process vendor invoices. Review compensation and commissions to ensure accuracy. Cross train with other accountants to serve as backup. Assist with tax filings and audits including addressing PBCs requests. Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested (e.g. documentation, development projects, system implementations, etc.). Build and leverage cross-functional relationships within the company to more effectively bring value to Accounting and achieve company goals. Learn how to operate all types of accounting operations of a medium sized startup. What You'll Bring: Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar position. Experience in GL, account receivables, accounts payable, tax, and payroll. Quickbooks, Maxio or other large ERP experience is a plus. Meaningfully participation in systems implementation and transformation. Process improvement and automation experience is a plus. Experience using AI tools to automate manual processes is a plus. Previous work experience in the SaaS industry. Understanding and experience working with financial statements audits. Strong written, oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work products. Open minded, looking to create efficiencies and eager to learn. The Benefits While many companies flaunt their benefits and perks to convince you to join their company, we believe your career is more important than that. That’s why we focus on making your day-to-day the best it can be while empowering you to achieve your goals and aspirations. It means you’ll have the autonomy to make your own decisions and focus on what’s important to you and your role. It means having access to a senior team that supports you and wants to see you succeed. You’ll have a smart team you can learn from, collaborate with, and grow with. It means being able to make an impact and have a voice in the future of the feature, product or company direction. We don’t just leave you to focus on a niche. We allow you to spread your wings and take advantage of opportunities, challenging projects and exciting problems. It means removing the bureaucracy and red tape that stifles innovation while giving you access to all the information you need to build and take action more quickly. It means allowing you to have the career you’ve always wanted today, rather than having to “earn your stripes” and wait for the right moment. If you’re good enough, you’re good enough. But we don’t stop there. In addition to the career opportunities at Teleport, we offer a whole range of benefits that help you to maximize your future, including: Extensive health coverage Annual expense budget Rest & recovery policies that maximize leave and your ability to recharge Investment in your future with retirement savings plans Equity in a US $1.1-bn business Professional development opportunities Do you have what it takes? Think they’ve got what it takes? We’d love to see it! Unconvinced? We can guarantee three things: It’ll challenge you. You’ll learn a lot. If you love the process, you'll love working at Teleport. Teleport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classifications protected by federal, state, or local law. Candidate Privacy Notice: For information about our collection and processing of job applicant personal data for this position, please see our Job Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice of Collection at #J-18808-Ljbffr