Senior Accountant

About Presence

Presence is a leading provider of teletherapy solutions for children with diverse needs. Through our award-winning technology, Presence connects speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, and behavior and mental health specialists to schools, districts, and organizations nationwide. Our growing network of 2,000+ clinicians has delivered more than 7 million teletherapy sessions to students across 47 states. Presence is backed by Spectrum Equity, TPG’s Rise Fund, and Bain Capital Double Impact.

We are a majority-female company led by Kate Eberle Walker, an education industry leader, working mom, and author of The Good Boss: 9 Ways Every Manager Can Support Women at Work. We are a remote-first workforce. We place a high value on schedule coordination to stay connected with each other when working in different places, and to create opportunities to engage with each other in person as well.

What will you do at Presence?

We are looking to hire an organized and highly detail-oriented individual to be part of our Finance team in the position of Senior Accountant.  The Senior Accountant will perform a supporting role in the Finance department’s activities and will report to the Assistant Controller while collaborating with other members of the Finance team and company.

This role is ideal for a challenge-seeking problem solver who welcomes the rapidly growing environment of a startup.  Ideally, you should be someone who is specific about the details, but also has a curiosity of the business as a whole.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Compile cost of revenue and operational metrics to facilitate gross margin and profitability analysis
• Prepare payroll, cost, and other  journal entries
• Perform monthly balance sheet and income statement analysis
• Perform monthly reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts
• Review current accounting procedures and make recommendations for new transactions and standards
• Contribute to accounting, internal controls, process, and systems-related projects
• Assist with year-end financial reporting, footnote preparation, and the related audit
• Semi-monthly payroll processing and coordination with HR on personnel changes
• Review vendor contracts and ensure appropriate accounting treatment
• Ensure compliance with state payroll taxes
• Ensure compliance with state sales taxes and other statutory filings
• Prepare support and coordinate completion of state income taxes
• Coordinate with Billing and Clinical Operations on timesheet issues
• Take on ad-hoc requests

What we're looking for?

• A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or a Bachelor’s degree in business with emphasis in accounting, is required.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and cost accounting (preferred)
• Public accounting experience preferred
• 3+ years of general accounting experience
• Intacct Accounting system experience or similar ERP
• ADP Workforce Now experience or similar payroll system
• Strong computer skills are required, and you must be comfortable in a remote, paperless, cloud-based software environment
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task and work independently
• Must be a self-starter and team player who is excited to work in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability in time management with strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills

What will help you succeed here?

• Presence is committed to shared principles of inclusivity. We engage with all stakeholders in a spirit of listening, learning, and broadening our perspectives.
• We commit to a growth mindset. We don’t use energy to explain why something can’t be done; we figure out how to make it happen. 
• We are mission-driven. Our work helps more children with special needs receive the necessary support. We believe that our work is essential, meaningful, and urgent.
• We believe in data-driven decision-making, measuring outcomes, and iterative improvement.

 What are some of the benefits we offer? 

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage includes Dental and Vision
• Flexible PTO
• 11 Company Paid Holidays 
• Benefits Package: including 401K savings plan and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• $500 home office stipend
• Paid Life insurance, AD&D., and disability benefits
• Paid parental and caregiving leave
• Eligibility to apply for a Professional Development Scholarship. 
• Inclusive Culture: We are intentional about creating a culture that is fun and inclusive.

This role is also eligible to participate in Presence’s equity plan subject to the terms of the applicable plans and policies.

An employee’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, and market conditions.

Salary range is $90,000.00 - $95,000.00 

Where is this position located? 

• Presence is headquartered in New York City with our clients located throughout the U.S.
• We support remote work from other locations in the US
• This position will report directly to the Assistant Controller
• All employees commit to be available on-camera for our Core Working Hours noon-5 pm EST M-F.