Hiring: Sr. Accountant Company: Betterment Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 11:54:32 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite About the job Experience: •3-5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in both private and public industry sectors, including audit, financial reporting, and variance analysis •5 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in both private and public industry sectors, including audit, financial reporting, and variance analysis Required Skills: •This role is based out of our NYC office. Below we've reflected the base salary range we would offer for this position. Actual salaries may vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Betterment’s total compensation package for employees. •This job may also be eligible for variable compensation in the form of a company incentive bonus. •Assist in the month-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate recording of journal entries, meticulous account reconciliation, and insightful variance analysis to inform strategic decision-making •Oversee and optimize the management of fixed assets, prepaid assets, and revenue to ensure compliance, efficiency, and accurate financial reporting •Continuously seek and implement innovative process improvements within the accounting function to drive operational efficiency, ensure compliance, and enhance overall financial integrity •Assist in the development and implementation of scalable, robust accounting processes that ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, enabling the business to scale effectively •Play a key role in our annual external audit process by preparing necessary documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and implementing audit recommendations •Perform additional ad-hoc requests which arise throughout the year Qualifications: •Join a team built on these core values •Be a part of a community of innovators working to transform financial outcomes for real people. Your work will make an impact, always laddering up to our mission; to empower people to build wealth with confidence and ease •We set them for the company, our customers, and ourselves, and we won’t stop until we reach them. We don’t just show up; we give our all, then celebrate our wins. •When we collaborate, we're at our best. We believe diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and strive to uphold our supportive and inclusive community. •We’re financial services pioneers, always finding new ways to improve, optimize, and enhance. Constant improvement is in our DNA. •Our Commitment To Your Total Well-being •We offer a competitive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and AD&D insurance; short- and long-term disability; infertility support and WPATH-aligned transgender health benefits; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP); transit benefits and FSA and HSA options •Ownership: Equity for all employees, including new hire and refresher grants. •Time: Flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, and a fully paid four-week sabbatical in your sixth year. •Growth: Company-paid professional coaching for all employees. Compensation: •$110,000 - $130,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!