Senior Accountant (Work From Home)

Persona is where the world's best companies and the world's best talent meet.

We place exceptional people from 98 countries into full-time, long-term remote roles with the most ambitious companies on earth. Fortune 500 enterprises, fast-growing startups backed by Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, and high-performing companies of every size in between. Project management, operations, finance, design, marketing, customer success, and more. One person, one dedicated client, built to last.

The bar is the highest in the industry. More than 200,000 people apply every month, and fewer than 1 in 2,000 are accepted. If you make it, you join a network of people who have cleared a standard most companies couldn't recruit for on their own, and you get the kind of role that's almost impossible to find on your own: industry-leading pay set against your experience and skill, real career growth, and a stable seat at a serious company, working from home, anywhere in the world.

Persona was founded in 2018 by two Stanford graduates on a simple idea: talent is everywhere, but the systems that connect talent to opportunity are broken. We're rebuilding them, and we've grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the global talent industry doing it.

We hire people who care about the craft of their work, take ownership without being asked, and want to build a career rather than just hold a job. If that's you, we'd like to meet you.

Role Summary

We are searching for a seasoned Senior Accountant to own the entire accounting cycle for US clients. This is a senior, advisory-grade role responsible for financial statement preparation under US GAAP, monthly/annual close, federal/state tax filings, audit coordination, internal controls, and financial advisory to startup leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the entire accounting cycle and ensure timely, accurate financial statements under US GAAP
• Conduct monthly and annual close: journal entries, GL maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations
• Administer accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient processing, payments, and revenue collection
• Prepare and file federal and state tax returns; ensure compliance with all tax regulations and deadlines
• Develop and monitor internal controls and policies for financial data integrity and security
• Collaborate with external auditors during annual audits; provide documentation and explanations
• Participate in budget preparation and financial forecasting; provide insights for strategic decisions
• Implement and optimize accounting software and systems for improved reporting and efficiency
• Provide financial analysis and reports to management; highlight trends, variances, and opportunities
• Act as a financial advisor within the startup, offering guidance on financial best practices, expense management, and investment opportunities

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounting experience for US companies
• Proficiency in financial accounting software, with strong preference for QuickBooks experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and experience with financial statement preparation
• Fully fluent in English
• Ability to commit long-term and work full-time
• Ability to work U.S. business hours (PT, CT, or ET)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification (strongly preferred)
• Big Four or top-tier public accounting experience
• Startup or high-growth environment experience
• Experience with NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or other ERPs

Tools & Technologies

• QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, Google Sheets, NetSuite or Sage Intacct (a plus), Bill.com, Ramp/Brex, Gusto or ADP, Avalara

Core Competencies

• Excellent communication skills with non-finance leaders
• Strong cross-functional collaborator
• Detail-oriented analytical mindset
• Goal-driven and proactive
• Professional and ethical

What We Offer

• Best salaries in the industry
• Work from anywhere permanently
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• A fast-paced and collaborative environment
• A warm, people-first company culture
• Get paid in your currency of choice
• Additional benefits

This is a full-time, long-term role, dedicated exclusively to one of our clients. All roles at Persona are 100% work-from-anywhere. Once hired, we will carefully match you to a client company that best suits your career background, skills, and goals.