- Salary
- $80k – $95k/yr
- Location
- Remote USA - In Tandem
- Workplace
- Remote
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Senior
- Education
- Master
Description
Senior Accountant
Department: Finance
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Remote USA - In Tandem
Compensation: $80,000 - $95,000 / year
Description
What you will accomplish:
- Own significant parts of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close — including preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling general ledger accounts, and maintaining supporting schedules for key balance sheet accounts
- Help manage sales tax and VAT compliance — including Avalara setup and maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations, and multi-state return filing — partnering with outside advisors to register and file correctly and avoid penalties and interest
- Support the calculation of revenue recognition and deferred revenue, and own accrued expenses and prepaid accounts, and commission, bonus, and payroll-related entries
- Maintain fixed asset records, depreciation schedules, and lease accounting, and support annual asset verification and impairment assessments
- Prepare journal entries and perform balance sheet reconciliations for Family Wall (a French subsidiary)
- Prepare audit schedules and support our annual financial statement audit, internal control documentation, and tax compliance
- Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and management/board reporting packages, analyze variances against budget and prior periods, and support cash flow reporting and forecasting
- Find and drive process improvements, with a particular focus on using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to reduce days-to-close and increase team efficiency
- Assist and back up the Accounts Payable role and assist with expense reimbursement reviews and approvals
- Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, Payroll, and Sales Operations, including preparing monthly departmental reports for review with department leaders
Who you are:
- Detail-oriented and highly organized, with a knack for catching what others miss
- Comfortable working independently and managing competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- A clear, confident communicator — in writing and in person — who can translate financial detail for non-finance stakeholders
- Curious and process-minded, always looking for a smarter or more efficient way to get the work done, including through AI
- An analytical problem-solver who's comfortable digging into the “why” behind a variance
- Someone who takes ownership of accuracy and compliance, and follows through without being asked twice
What you bring:
- 3+ years in an accounting role, with some hands-on experience filing sales tax returns
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA and/or Master's in Accounting or Finance a plus
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, with hands-on experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
- Experience working in Oracle/NetSuite, Avalara and advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS; Power Query a plus)
- Comfort using AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT to streamline accounting work
- Strong financial statement analysis skills
- Experience working in a SaaS company a plus
In Tandem brings together a growing portfolio of trusted tools that support families, and the professionals who guide them, through the moments that matter most. We bring clarity to chaos and stability to daily family life, helping parents feel less stressed so kids can have healthier childhoods.
With more than 20 years of impact and a strong market presence, we’re entering a bold new chapter of growth. We have the foundation, the momentum, and the ambition to go further: expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and elevating the tools families and professionals rely on every day.
Our culture is rooted in accountability, curiosity, and collaboration. We value diverse perspectives, thoughtful problem-solving, and teammates who care deeply about building something that matters.
- Medical: In Tandem pays 100% of the premium for employees AND 99% for all additional family members
- 401k: Up to a 4% match with immediate vesting
- Paid leave for all new parents
- Learning & Development stipend for employees
- Paid Time Off: 11 Holidays + Winter Break (3 Days) + Volunteer Time Off (1 Day) + Floating Holiday (1 Day)
- Personal Time Off: 15 days for 0-1 years of employment + 20 days for 1-3 years of employment
- Supportive and flexible working environment – work from anywhere!