Senior GL Accountant

Instacart is building the best way for people anywhere in the world to shop for groceries. Since Instacart started in 2012, we’ve launched same-day delivery in 100+ major US markets and we’re quickly expanding in Canada. We are laser focused on delivering groceries from your favorite stores right to your door. We currently cover over 50% of US households and aim to have 80% coverage by Q1 of 2018—that’s 90 million households! From a technology point of view, the platform is complex, rapidly scaling and processing millions of transactions in real-time all of the time. Our technology coupled with operational expertise enables Instacart to deliver fresh groceries in as little as an hour. This is a difficult problem to master and we are making it happen. Every day, we solve incredibly hard problems to create an experience for our customers that is absolutely magical.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting functions as assigned, such as recording, reconciling, and analyzing accounting transactions
• Build lead schedules and reconciliations for GL accounts
• Assist with month end close process and preparation of monthly reporting package
• Assist with the annual audit process including both the readiness and execution, including preparation of supporting audit schedules
• Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested. Research and document issues, special projects, Audit requests, etc.
• Serve as a back-up on month-end duties assigned to other team members.
• As necessary, contribute to department and organization special projects as assigned and perform independent and objective project analysis to support management with the decision-making process

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred or related field
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant experience in Accounting or Finance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to adapt to and meet the needs of a fast­paced start­up environment
• Eager to take on new tasks and projects with little supervision
• Strong written, oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, take ownership of work product and improve processes
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word / Excel
• Experience with Oracle Fusion is a plus

Benefits

• Talented and collaborative coworkers who will both push and support you
• Market competitive salary, equity
• Medical, dental, vision benefits and 401(k) retirement plan
• Take what you need vacation (and we really mean it)
• 16 weeks maternity leave / 8 weeks paternity leave so you can truly bond with your child
• Free lunch and dinner in the office; fully stocked kitchen and snack pantry
• Complimentary Instacart Express membership (free Instacart delivery!)

Resources

• Tech Blog ( http://tech.instacart.com/ )
• Life at Instacart ( https://twitter.com/lifeatinstacart )
• Team Stories ( https://medium.com/life-at-instacart )