Junior Accountant - Remote Opportunity at Zapier

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Accountant to join the team at Zapier, focusing on cash, revenue, and prepaids — three critical areas of our financial operations. This Junior Accountant remote position offers a fantastic opportunity for early-career accounting professionals eager to grow within a fast-paced SaaS environment.

What You'll Do

• Own the recording and reconciliation of cash transactions across multiple entities and currencies, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Reconcile bank accounts and payment processors to NetSuite, investigate discrepancies, and maintain strong cash visibility throughout the month.
• Support daily revenue operations by reconciling payment processor reports, ensuring revenue data is complete, and assisting in running revenue recognition processes.
• Record and reconcile prepaid expenses and related amortization schedules, helping ensure accurate expense recognition over time.
• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll, Tax, AP, and other teams to ensure cash and revenue-related transactions are recorded accurately.
• Support the month-end close process, including preparing reconciliations, investigating fluctuations, and explaining account variances.
• Assist with interim and annual audits by preparing schedules and providing supporting documentation for your assigned areas.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, leveraging Zapier’s own automation tools, AI tools, and other systems to drive efficiencies.

Requirements

• A degree in Accounting (or equivalent) with 2+ years of experience in an accounting or general ledger role.
• Strong foundation in debits and credits, with an understanding of how transactions flow through financial statements.
• Ability to manage time effectively, juggling recurring responsibilities alongside monthly close tasks.
• Clear and proactive communication skills, comfortable working cross-functionally.
• Resourceful and coachable, with a willingness to ask questions and seek help when needed.
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy, especially in reconciling accounts and investigating discrepancies.
• Desire to improve processes and look for opportunities to automate and streamline tasks.

Nice to Have

• Experience with NetSuite, FloQast, Excel, Chargebee, and Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with automation tools and AI technologies.
• Previous experience in a remote work environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary in the range of $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Access to a collaborative and supportive team culture.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.