Senior Accountant

Getting together with real people in real life makes powerful things happen. Side hustles become careers, ideas become movements, and chance encounters become lifelong connections. Meetup brings people together to create thriving communities. Show up. Change lives.Our benefits include: Flexible Paid Time Off16 weeks of paid family leave + option for addition unpaid leave15 Company holidaysMonthly wellness stipendAnnual learning and development budget401K with employer matchAs a Senior Accountant, you will support the timely completion of accounting functions and will own the Accounts Receivable process, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of customer invoices. The role will assist with our month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements in particular the Accounts Receivable reconciliations and deferred revenue reconciliations. The Senior Accountant will also own the sales tax and VAT processes of the company. This role reports directly to Meetup’s Controller.The Senior Accountant will: Invoice our customers accordingly based on revenues incurred after discussion with relevant internal stakeholdersReview open and aged invoices with Meetup’s Controller/CFO and follow up on delinquent invoicesWork closely with the entire Finance team (including Financial Planning & Analysis) and act as a backup for critical roles and responsibilities, including Accounts PayableAssist in the monthly close process (booking GL entries, preparing GL account and bank reconciliations), primarily with Accounts Receivables and deferred revenue calculationsMaintain supporting workpapers for each GL account Maintain a schedule tracking revenues from each platform and each customerAssist with our annual financial statement audit and assist our tax consultants with various tax filingsOwnership of the Sales Tax/VAT processReview legal contracts, invoices, payment histories, and exercise sound judgement to facilitate the resolution of discrepancies with customersContribute to a library of process and internal control documentation Suggest and implement process improvements to build efficiencies into existing processesFollow sound accounting procedures and produce error-free workThe Senior Accountant will demonstrate: Ability to effectively organize, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks with varying deadlines simultaneously and under time constraintsAbility and desire to roll up your sleeves and be hands-on in an entrepreneurial fast-paced environment; you’re a self-starter who loves wearing different hats and have an enthusiastic spirit that no job is too big or too smallExcellent follow up skillsStrong accounting US GAAP knowledge, familiarity with GL software and financial statements (Meetup uses Intacct and Certify for our GL and AP software)Extremely organized with strong attention to detailExcellent Excel skills, proficient in MS OfficeGood time management skillsAccurate and thorough work. Recognizes errors and takes necessary steps to correct themOutstanding technical knowledge, application of knowledge to practical situations, soundness of judgment, understanding and performance of job dutiesRequirements: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in Accounting or FinanceCPA preferredRevenue experience strongly preferred4-5 years of related business experience, preferably within a similar role at another firm To be successful in this role the Senior Accountant will need excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deliverables with flawless execution.Our team is bold, supportive, and passionate about bringing people together in real life to create community for everyone. We care about moving fast, real-world change, and building diverse, dynamic teams. You in?The pay range for this position is $95,000 - $105,0000; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.