Job Description:
Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.About the Role:
The Senior Accountant prepares journal entries, reconciles and maintains sub-ledgers to general ledgers, including investigation and resolution of discrepancies, analysis of trends and variances to expected outcomes; and prepares monthly activity reports for the assigned accounts and subsidiaries of Remitly. You will report directly to the Accounting Manager.
You Will:
- Support the month end close process, ensuring completeness and accuracy of GL accounts and financial statement line items.
- Be an expert on the flow of data and events from our upstream systems to our financial systems.
- Investigate uncategorized exceptions and propose resolution to unmatched transactions.
- Financial analysis and explanation of trends and variances to expected outcomes.
- Prepare monthly activity reports as assigned.
- Conduct technical research and testing requirements to support new projects.
- Ensure internal controls and procedures are documented and followed with audit trails for compliance.
- Support ad hoc financial information request/audit request and analyses and other special projects as assigned.
You Have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and 3+ years of experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is a plus
- Experience analyzing and working with large datasets
- High English fluency
Our Benefits:
- In Site Subsidized Meals
- Transportation
- Premium Language Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Mental Health & Family Forming Benefits
- Private Life Insurance
- On site Clinic and Remitly Doctor
- Continuous learning tools & certification programs
- Reduced Working Hours per Week (from 48 to 40)
- Two consecutive days off
We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.
Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
