Senior Accountant - General Ledger

Human Interest is on a mission to ensure that people in all lines of work have access to retirement benefits.

More than half of all working Americans are not saving enough for their future. Too often, it’s because they are employed by a company that doesn’t offer a retirement plan. Human Interest is changing that by making it affordable and accessible for small and medium‑sized businesses to offer employees a path to financial independence through retirement savings.

We’re a high‑growth fintech company changing the retirement industry. We are backed by a number of investors. This includes funding from Marshall Wace and Baillie Gifford, as well as top investors such as Black Rock, TPG (The Rise Fund), Soft Bank, Glynn Capital, New View Capital, USVP, Wing, Uncork, and more.

Human Interest is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to be responsible for a number of accounting processes including the routine monthly close process and spearheading process improvements. Working closely with the Accounting Manager, primary responsibilities will include the preparation of bank transactions, deferred commissions (ASC 340), manual accruals, and various journal entries in support of the monthly close process.

• Independently own the close process (e.g. JE preparation, account reconciliations, etc.) for various balance sheet and income statement accounts, including cash, operating expenses, and accruals
• Prepare thoughtful explanations on P&L and Balance Sheet fluxes for management reporting and analysis
• Support quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Implement, support, and help maintain strong internal control policies and procedures to develop efficiencies within our monthly close process
• Identify and drive process improvements around data integrity, timely close reporting, and financial accuracy
• Collaborate with FP&A, Technical Accounting, and other cross‑functional teams to successfully align on effective financial processes
• Participate in other assignments and ad‑hoc projects as required

• 3+ years of relevant accounting experience;
  Combination of public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred) and industry experience (start‑up through to becoming a public Company experience a plus)
• BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Experience in SaaS/Tech industry preferred
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Experience working with large data
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX and highly analytical.
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple tasks, and deliver results in a fast paced and dynamic environment with the desire for continuous improvement
• Must be able to work normal business hours in the PST time zone

• CPA is strongly preferred or in the process of working towards one
• Experience supporting SOX compliance programs and working with external auditors
• Experience with U.S. GAAP researching and applying FASB ASC guidance and evaluating Big 4 firm interpretations particularly on ASC 340, ASC 842, and ASC 718
• Proficiency in Flo Qast, Net Suite, Coupa, Ramp, and Jira considered a plus

Human Interest is tackling one of our country's biggest challenges – closing the retirement gap. You'll be instrumental in architecting and scaling solutions that bring financial security to employees at small and medium‑sized businesses nationwide. We’ve made significant progress, but there is still growth ahead, offering you a unique opportunity to solve complex problems, drive innovation, and advance your career alongside a dedicated, mission‑driven team.

We value hard work and recognize that our team's contributions are key to our continued success.

Join Human Interest and make a lasting impact by shaping the future of retirement.

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