Accounting Manager

What We're Looking for

As the Accounting Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the Synctera accounting team, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You will be responsible for managing a team of 4-5 international contractors who will assist with day-to-day accounting workflows as well as with closing the books.

What You’ll Do

Revenue Recognition & Billing:

• Ensure timely and accurate billing of our customers by utilizing our internal billing system.
• Implement and manage revenue recognition processes in accordance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate recording of revenue transactions as well as improved automation of our internal billing system.

Accounts Payable and Receivable:

• Utilize Ramp, Xero, Float and other systems to oversee the accounts payable and receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate payments and collections.
• Monitor cash flow and manage relationships with vendors and customers.

Cash:

• Manage daily banking activities, including reconciliations, fund transfers, and cash management.
• Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions.

Payroll:

• Utilize ADP to oversee end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations.
• Collaborate with HR to address payroll-related matters and implement improvements.

Financial Reporting:

• Manage timely month-end close process.
• Generate and analyze financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare Synctera for first-time audit in 2026. 

Team building:

• Assess current external accounting resources for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Determine the appropriate timing and necessity of hiring in-house junior accountant(s).
• Develop both external and internal accounting resources, improving collaboration and retention of institutional knowledge.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience; CPA designation preferred.
• 4 to 6 years of experience, preferably a combination of public accounting and startup exposure.
• Experience managing an accounting team.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
• Familiarity with accounting and payments software, especially Ramp, Float, and Xero.
• Strong understanding of revenue recognition principles and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus. 
• Experience managing a first-time audit is strongly preferred.

Diversity & Inclusion

Synctera is committed to having a workforce that is reflective of the diversity within the United States and Canada. As an equal opportunity employer, we encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation and gender identity, and all those who can provide different perspectives and contribute to the diversification of Synctera.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for US and Canadian employees and dependents 
• Employer contribution to HSA for US employees 
• Annual HCSA and generous extended health care coverage for Canadian employees and dependents 
• 401(k) for US employees and RRSP for Canadian employees
• Mental health resources available for all employees 
• Unlimited paid time off 
• Generous paid new parent leave program 
• Home office setup stipend 
• Stock options program for all employees 
• Growth potential and opportunity to have a significant impact at an early stage of our company's journey
• Working with a team of rockstars 

The salary for this full-time position (USD: $105,000-$145,000 CAD: $90,000-$135,000) is determined by role, level, and location. The range informed in this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries across all US and Canadian locations. Within the range, individual pay will be determined by work location, job-related skills, experience, relevant training, and other factors.

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