Senior Accountant Job at Gem

Senior Accountant

Gem

Location:
United States

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

90000.00 - 124000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

Gem is looking for a Senior Accountant to implement financial systems, own financial reporting and accounting operations, and build out a top-notch accounting team over time. You would be the fourth accounting hire at Gem and will work closely with the Controller, VP of Finance & Head of Operations. This role is an incredible growth opportunity for aspiring Controllers.

Job Responsibility:

Accounting operations: accounts payable, payroll & commission processing, expense reports reviews, and general procurement reviews
Technical accounting: lease and sublease accounting, internal use software, Share-based compensation, expense reporting
Close process: preparing journal entries, general ledger reconciliation and flux analysis
Audit coordination, investor reporting requirements and tax filings
Optimizing internal financial processes
Quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
Administration of key finance systems, including ERP, AP/AR, Payroll
Partner with cross-functional teams to help drive key initiatives & process improvements
Serve as backup for order-to-cash accounting

Requirements:

1-3 years of Big 4 experience strongly preferred
1 year of in-house corporate experience required
1-2 years of startup accounting experience a plus
Bachelors Degree in Accounting
CPA or CPA Eligible a plus
NetSuite experience is required
Have a strong sense of ownership in your work, and love the idea of owning systems and processes end-to-end
Enjoy identifying and solving problems proactively
Operate well in a fast-moving environment and can juggle multiple work-streams
Are excited about helping a business grow and scale, and enjoy working with cross-functional partners outside of finance

Nice to have:

1-2 years of startup accounting experience a plus
CPA or CPA Eligible a plus

What we offer:

Highly competitive salary & equity
10-year window to exercise your stock options
Supportive Flexible Time Off program
16 paid holidays, including regular company-wide wellness days
Best-in-class medical, dental & vision insurance
$1,200 annual stipend for learning and development opportunities
16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
New Parent Perks totaling $1,500 and flexibility upon return to work

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 08, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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