Job Description

At Instawork, we’re driven by our vision to create economic opportunity for local businesses and skilled hourly professionals in communities around the world. With a growing number of hub cities across the world in the U.S., Canada, India, and beyond, we’re looking for top talent to help rapidly scale our high-tech and high-touch labor marketplace. Our accomplished and dedicated team is passionate about our mission and committed to crafting revolutionary products, all with the backing of our world-class investors, including Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock Capital, Y Combinator, and more!

We seek a strategic and roll-up-your-sleeves Accounting Manager to join our finance team and position us for the next phase in our company’s growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and financial reporting. They would enjoy implementing process improvements, problem-solving, and collaborating with others to drive accounting and reporting compliance and excellence. The primary purpose of this position is to provide accurate and timely accounting and financial information while coordinating the daily operations of the finance team to ensure compliance with general accounting and reporting standards. The Accounting Manager partners with and supports team members across all functions of the Company. This position is based in our San Francisco office and follows a hybrid work model, requiring in-office presence on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.

What You'll Do:

• Perform and review general accounting operational processing and reconciliation including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, accrued liabilities, and other general ledger accounts.
• Manage general ledger accounts and related reconciliations, manage month-end close processes, and prepare financial, managerial, and compliance reporting.
• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including invoice processing, billing, cash receipts, cash disbursements, and receivables collection.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations for all GL accounts.
• Manage month-end close in NetSuite to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare financial statements and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures.
• Work with management and team members to foster understanding of accounting workflows across all Company's functional areas (sales, operations, etc.).
• Ensure proper internal controls, including compliance with Company policies and procedures and all other statutory requirements.
• Assess current practices, policies, procedures, and make recommendations to improve internal controls and processes, ensuring the accuracy of accounting data.
• Analyze data on operational costs to support management decision-making processes.
• Assist with preparing activity reports, variance analyses, financial forecasts, and budgets—support management during the budget and forecasting processes.
• Coordinate with outside auditors and tax professionals to provide needed information including managing the preparation of year-end audit and tax work papers.
• Develop KPI goals related to financial objectives and accounting processes.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned in insurance, payroll, benefits, taxes, sales, and general operations.

Who You Are:

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with people management experience preferred.
• Preference given to active CPA candidates with at least 3 years of public accounting experience.
• Preference given to candidates with technology experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Proficiency in NetSuite is preferred.
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• A thorough knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• The ability to establish and implement policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and process efficiencies.
• Demonstrates initiative to thoughtfully research and follow up on non-standard situations to ensure compliance with company and finance policies and procedures.
• Exercises independent judgment in assessing and performing intermediate to advanced accounting tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all levels of the Company.
• Excellent management and supervisory skills.
• SQL experience a plus.
• Must be comfortable handling confidential information with the utmost discretion.
• Promotes professionalism and a passion for excellence in all business relationships, including with clients, vendors, service providers, and co-workers.

For CA based applicants:

• The base salary for this position is $135,000 - $150,000.
• This position is eligible for equity in the form of stock options.
• This position is eligible for Instawork benefits, including:
• A variety of medical, dental, and vision plans with coverage beginning on the date of hire
• Flexible paid time off
• At least 8 paid company holidays annually
• Home office stipend
• Phone stipend
• Commuter stipend
• Supplemental pay on qualified leaves
• Employee health savings accounts (HSA) contribution
• Flexible spending plans
• 401K plan
• Perkspot - discount program through Lumity

A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above.

Instawork Values:

• Bias for Action -- We are a growing team and an evolving product. We want a team of do’ers to drive the company forward, even if it means making decisions with incomplete information or being wrong.
• Act Like an Owner -- Treat this company as though it is your own. Execute on the fundamentals, and act creatively to drive growth. Your ability to drive impact in any part of our company is only limited by your courage and conviction, not your job title.
• Always Be Learning -- We are changing an entire industry. We strive to learn from each other and get better each day, week, and month, so that our team’s learnings can compound and we can all improve, together.
• Empathy, Trust, Candor -- Empathy for our business partners and professionals means we put ourselves in their shoes. Empathy for our colleagues means we are always upfront and honest with each other, which comes from trust.

About Instawork

Founded in 2015, Instawork is the leading flexible work app for local, hourly professionals. Its digital marketplace connects thousands of businesses and more than five million workers, filling a critical role in local economies. Instawork has been featured on CBS News, the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Associated Press, and more. In 2022, Instawork was ranked among the country’s top 10% of fastest-growing companies by Inc. 5000 and was included in the Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startup list. Instawork was also named the 2022 ACE Award recipient for “Best Innovation” and one of the “Best Business Apps” by Business Insider. Instawork helps businesses in the food & beverage, hospitality, and warehouse/logistics industries fill temporary and permanent job opportunities in more than 25 markets across the U.S. and Canada.

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We value diversity on our team and firmly believe Instawork is stronger when we hire people who make their own unique contributions to our culture. We welcome all applicants and encourage candidates from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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Hourly pay, Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Immediate start, Home office, Flexible hours,

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