Accounting Operations

Plaid

. Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity, and cost allocations .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, with a strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance. Proven ability to improve accounting processes and leverage technology for scalability and efficiency in a public company environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US GAAP ExpertiseSOX Compliance FamiliarityMulti-Entity Accounting ExperienceCPA PreferredNetSuite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseJournal Entry PreparationAccount ReconciliationAudit-Ready Workpapers ProductionCost AllocationsIntercompany AccountingFX RevaluationProcess ImprovementAutomation ImplementationFinancial Analysis

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCuriosityFast LearningGrowth MindsetStrong Communication

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteZipT&E PlatformsClose Management Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingIPO ReadinessAudit SupportCost-Plus ArrangementsControl Improvements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity, and cost allocations
Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile accounts, analyze balances and trends, and ensure completeness and accuracy
Prepare and maintain intercompany and consolidation entries across Plaid entities, including cost-plus arrangements and FX revaluation and elimination
Partner with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and vendors to ensure spend is accrued accurately
Identify and implement process, automation, and control improvements to shorten the close and support SOX 404 readiness
Serve as primary contact for assigned areas during the annual audit, preparing support and responding to auditor requests
Build scalable and efficient accounting processes supporting Plaid’s growth and public readiness
Document and strengthen controls, improve supporting documentation, and identify opportunities to automate manual work

Requirements

What you’ll need

6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting
Deep understanding of US GAAP
Experience at a public company or with IPO readiness
Familiarity with SOX compliance
Ability to produce audit-ready workpapers
Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting
Proficiency with NetSuite, Zip, T&E, and close management platforms is a plus
CPA preferred
Problem-solving and first-principles thinking
Curiosity, fast learning, and a growth mindset
Hands-on, can-do attitude
Track record of improving processes, leveraging technology, and scaling operations
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity and/or commission may be offered depending on the position
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit plan
401(k)
Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities