Accountant
Job Description
About Teleport
Don't wait for the future of infrastructure. Be part of it.
Teleport is the AI Infrastructure Identity Company. We're solving one of the hardest problems in security: giving every human, machine, workload, and AI agent a cryptographically secured identity, improving engineering velocity while maintaining security. We make trusted computing simple. This gives you the freedom, power, and autonomy to build and innovate with confidence.
Remote-first and globally distributed, we work with companies like Nasdaq, IBM, DoorDash, and Elastic to secure infrastructure for an AI world.
About the role:
We are looking for an Accountant to join the Finance team eager to make a quick impact on the team. The successful candidate will take part in our day-to-day operations and will work directly with business partners across the organization for month end close and corporate reporting. We’re looking for organized thinkers who want to be able to support a wide range of accounting subjects. This is a great opportunity to join a small team helping to scale a high growth SaaS business.
What You'll Do:
Leverage technology, including AI, to enhance and automate processes to support company growth.
Review and enhance existing systems and tech stack to meet company goals.
Participate in technology and tech stack transformation to support company growth.
Perform critical accounting functions such as recording, reconciling and analyzing G/L account transactions.
Assist the Accounting team in the preparation of month end close journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis (for example: accrued expenses, fixed assets, prepaids, deferred revenues, payroll, intercompany, etc.)
Review customer contracts to ensure accurate billing, revenue, etc.
Assist with Accounts Payable to review, code, and process vendor invoices.
Review compensation and commissions to ensure accuracy.
Cross train with other accountants to serve as backup.
Assist with tax filings and audits including addressing PBCs requests.
Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested (e.g. documentation, development projects, system implementations, etc.).
Build and leverage cross-functional relationships within the company to more effectively bring value to Accounting and achieve company goals.
Learn how to operate all types of accounting operations of a medium sized startup.
What We're Looking For:
Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar position.
Experience in GL, account receivables, accounts payable, tax, and payroll.
Quickbooks, Maxio or other large ERP experience is a plus.
Meaningfully participation in systems implementation and transformation.
Process improvement and automation experience is a plus.
Experience using AI tools to automate manual processes is a plus.
Previous work experience in the SaaS industry.
Understanding and experience working with financial statements audits.
Strong written, oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work products.
Open minded, looking to create efficiencies and eager to learn.
How We Hire:
Our process is designed to be straightforward and respectful of your time. We skip performative rounds and focus on what matters: understanding how you think and what you can do.
Why Teleport
You're joining a company where the problem is real, the team is small, and your work shows up directly in the product. We're not a big company, you won't get lost in a crowd. You'll have the freedom and autonomy to do what you're great at, alongside teammates who care about doing it right and want to see you succeed. The work is collaborative, there's real room to grow, and the mission is one worth showing up for.
Remote-first and globally distributed, we're genuinely passionate about what we're building.
The Benefits
At Teleport, we believe your career is more important than a list of perks. That's why we focus on making your day-to-day the best it can be — giving you the autonomy, access, and support to do the best work of your career.
- Extensive health coverage
- Annual expense budget
- Rest and recovery policies that maximize your ability to recharge
- Investment in your future with retirement savings plans
- Professional development opportunities
Teleport is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classifications protected by federal, state, or local law.
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