GetGoing (YC S12) is looking for an Accountant

About the role

GetGoing (www.getgoing.com) is a fast-growing consumer travel startup. We are looking for our first accountant / a jack of all trades to set up our accounting systems, policies and procedures; close books on a monthly basis; assist with budgeting, forecasting, management, and investor reporting; handle employee benefit administration; and manage supplier settlements and reconciliations. This is a great opportunity for an energetic, bright, and hands-on accountant who is interested in becoming a core member of a dynamic team. You’ll report to the Chief Operating Officer in San Francisco, CA.

Responsibilities

• Handle all daily accounting functions, including general ledger entries, expense reports, invoice payments, payroll processing, wire transfers, and balance sheet reconciliations.

• Develop, document and implement accounting policies and procedures.

• Close monthly financial statements in accordance with US GAAP reporting requirements.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive internal budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.

• Assist with quarterly and annual investor report preparation.

• Oversee tax planning and tax filings; coordinate the preparation of tax returns.

• Take charge of employee benefit administration.

• Oversee chargeback activity and response documentation.

• Develop travel accounting function, including working with a consultant to implement a back-office travel accounting system, and standardize merchant account and supplier reconciliations.

• Lead and support ad hoc projects as required.

Required skills & experience

• BA/BS in business, accounting, economics, finance or related field.

• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel.

• Minimum of 5-6 years of accounting and finance experience.

• Strong preference for entrepreneurial and well-rounded candidates with prior experience being a one-person accounting team at a tech startup or a small private company.

Perks

We offer a competitive salary & equity; a great benefits package (health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance); a new laptop; monthly CalTrain/BART pass for commuters; membership at the San Francisco Tennis Club across the street; daily catered lunches; unlimited vacation time that comes with insider travel discounts; and a friendly environment in our sunny offices based in SOMA in San Francisco, CA.

To apply, please email us at jobs@getgoing.com.