Senior Accountant at Muck Rack

Job description

Muck Rack is trusted by thousands of organizations around the world to understand how their brands show up across news, social media and AI-generated answers. Our AI-powered platform connects the entire PR workflow in one place, helping communications teams manage media relationships, understand the conversations shaping their brands, take action and measure their impact. Combined with analyst-led Media Intelligence and advisory services, Muck Rack turns signals into insights and insights into action. Founder-controlled and growing profitably and sustainably, we have the freedom to build forward-thinking products, put our customers first, and offer an inclusive culture that welcomes diverse perspectives. We’re looking for a collaborative, self-motivated Senior Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. As our Senior Accountant, you’ll independently own meaningful areas of our accounting operations while helping us improve how the work gets done. You’ll combine strong accounting judgment with a systems mindset to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and help our accounting processes scale. What You'll Do Independently own key areas of the month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and other complex accounting activities within your scope Support accounting across a multi-entity environment, including areas such as intercompany activity, consolidation, foreign currency, payroll and compensation accounting, and related reconciliations Apply strong accounting judgment to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain accurate and well-supported financial records Identify recurring manual work, control gaps, and inefficient accounting workflows, and support implementing practical improvements Use NetSuite/OneWorld functionality, automation, AI, and other tools to streamline accounting processes, improve data quality, and reduce unnecessary manual effort Partner with teammates and cross-functional stakeholders to understand process needs, recommend improvements, and implement solutions that balance efficiency, accuracy, and appropriate controls Support audit readiness and documentation while helping ensure accounting processes remain scalable, repeatable, and well controlled To Be Set Up for Success in This Role, You'll Need to Have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with the ability to independently own substantive accounting processes and portions of the close Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying accounting principles to increasingly complex transactions and operational accounting issues Hands-on experience working with NetSuite/OneWorld in a multi-entity accounting environment Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements, including examples where you have automated, redesigned, streamlined, or otherwise improved recurring workflows Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and drive them through resolution Experience collaborating across teams and communicating accounting or process requirements clearly to stakeholders A CPA or equivalent accounting credential If Any of the Below Also Describe You, This Could Be an Exciting Opportunity You have experience in SaaS, software, technology, or another complex and rapidly evolving business environment Your career includes experience in both public accounting and an in-house accounting or finance organization You’ve helped optimize financial close or reconciliation workflows using tools such as FloQast, BlackLine, or similar platforms You’ve used advanced Excel, reporting or data tools, workflow automation, no-code tools, SQL, AI, or similar technologies to improve accounting processes You have experience supporting ERP enhancements, implementations, integrations, or other accounting systems initiatives You enjoy experimenting with better ways to complete accounting work while maintaining strong financial controls and accounting integrity In Addition, We're Always Looking for Candidates Who Take ownership of their work and independently move problems toward resolution while knowing when to involve others Bring curiosity to existing processes and look for practical opportunities to make them simpler, more reliable, and more scalable Balance speed and efficiency with accuracy, sound judgment, and appropriate financial controls Communicate clearly and work effectively with both accounting teammates and cross-functional partners Are comfortable operating in an evolving environment, navigating ambiguity, and adapting as business needs change Proactively incorporate AI tools into day-to-day work to improve productivity and accelerate delivery Interview Overview Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision. 30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team A 1 hour zoom interview with the hiring manager Peer interviews with several team members 30-minute Bar Raiser Travel & Team Engagement Expectations This role requires up to 10% travel for team collaboration, customer engagements, and company events. As part of our commitment to building strong connections across our fully distributed team, attendance at our annual company offsite (typically held in Mexico) is expected. Salary The starting salary for this role is between $105,000 and $120,000+, depending on skills and experience. We take a geo-neutral approach to compensation within the US, meaning that we pay based on job function and level, not location. For all other countries, we have competitive pay bands based on market standards. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall healthily throughout the range based on these factors. We recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. If that ends up being the case, the updated salary range will be communicated with you as a candidate. Why Muck Rack? Remote Work, Forever Fully distributed team with a permanent remote setup Home office stipend, phone and internet reimbursement, coworking membership Virtual and in-person team bonding (lunches, events, competitions) Transparent & Fair Compensation Competitive geo-neutral pay in the U.S. Annual reviews to ensure equity and market alignment Standardized bonus or commission structure 401(k) with employer contributions Equity opportunities Health & Wellness Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance for employees and dependents 100% premium coverage for individuals on high-deductible plans 24/7 Virtual Care and Employee Assistance Program Employer-funded HSA contributions and other pre-tax benefits Quarterly wellness stipend and free Headspace subscription Time Off & Family Benefits 4+ weeks of PTO, plus paid sick and mental health days 13 paid holidays with the option to swap for personal days Up to 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave Learning and Development Transparent pathways for internal mobility and promotion Bi-annual performance reviews, team workshops, and leadership training Unlimited access to Coursera and O’Reilly 2 additional PTO days annually for learning and development Inclusive, Customer-First Culture Commitment to equity and valuing diverse perspectives Agile, founder-led company focused on collaboration and innovation Trusted by 3,000+ companies worldwide Note: Benefits and compensation reflect offerings for U.S.-based employees. Support is provided for employees in other locations, in compliance with local laws and regulations. While we are a fully distributed team, we do have limitations on where we can hire and maintain a list of acceptable working locations based on job function. If we are unable to hire in your current location for the role for which you applied, you will be notified via email. While we enjoy many benefits as a permanently distributed and remote company, we cannot always support relocation or extended travel and have guidelines in place to ensure compliant work away from your designated permanent residence. #LI-Remote Please note: For detailed information regarding our GDPR and/or CCPA compliance policies, including how we handle personal data and privacy rights, kindly refer to the email correspondence accompanying this application. Muck Rack does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or any other third parties. Any unsolicited resume sent to Muck Rack will be considered Muck Rack property, and Muck Rack will not pay a fee should it hire the subject of any unsolicited resume. Muck Rack considers applicants for all positions on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs, and without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Note to applicants/job seekers: We have recently been made aware of scams impersonating Muck Rack’s HR team. Please be cautious of these attempts to elicit banking or other financial or sensitive information. Muck Rack will never request financial information during the interview process, and follow ups for interviews or next steps will always come from an ‘@muckrack.com’ email address. If you are contacted by anyone from a different domain who claims to be from Muck Rack, please forward the communication to legal@muckrack.com .

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Muck Rack is trusted by thousands of organizations around the world to understand how their brands show up across news, social media and AI-generated answers.
Independently own key areas of the month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, account analysis, and other complex accounting activities within your scope
Support accounting across a multi-entity environment, including areas such as intercompany activity, consolidation, foreign currency, payroll and compensation accounting, and related reconciliations
Apply strong accounting judgment to investigate discrepancies, resolve issues, and maintain accurate and well-supported financial records
Identify recurring manual work, control gaps, and inefficient accounting workflows, and support implementing practical improvements
Use NetSuite/OneWorld functionality, automation, AI, and other tools to streamline accounting processes, improve data quality, and reduce unnecessary manual effort
Partner with teammates and cross-functional stakeholders to understand process needs, recommend improvements, and implement solutions that balance efficiency, accuracy, and appropriate controls
Support audit readiness and documentation while helping ensure accounting processes remain scalable, repeatable, and well controlled
To Be Set Up for Success in This Role, You'll Need to Have
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with the ability to independently own substantive accounting processes and portions of the close
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience applying accounting principles to increasingly complex transactions and operational accounting issues
Hands-on experience working with NetSuite/OneWorld in a multi-entity accounting environment
Experience identifying and implementing accounting process improvements, including examples where you have automated, redesigned, streamlined, or otherwise improved recurring workflows
Strong reconciliation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and drive them through resolution
Experience collaborating across teams and communicating accounting or process requirements clearly to stakeholders
A CPA or equivalent accounting credential
If Any of the Below Also Describe You, This Could Be an Exciting Opportunity
You have experience in SaaS, software, technology, or another complex and rapidly evolving business environment
Your career includes experience in both public accounting and an in-house accounting or finance organization
You’ve helped optimize financial close or reconciliation workflows using tools such as FloQast, BlackLine, or similar platforms
You’ve used advanced Excel, reporting or data tools, workflow automation, no-code tools, SQL, AI, or similar technologies to improve accounting processes
You have experience supporting ERP enhancements, implementations, integrations, or other accounting systems initiatives
You enjoy experimenting with better ways to complete accounting work while maintaining strong financial controls and accounting integrity
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