Senior Accountant

About UsCircle is building the world's leading all-in-one platform for online communities. We make it possible for creators, coaches, educators, and businesses to bring together their audience with engaging discussions, live streams, events, chat, courses, and payments — all in one place, all under their own brand.We're proud to be a fully remote company of around 200 (and growing!) team members from 30 countries around the world. We seek exceptional individuals around the world, set them up to do the best work of their lives, and in turn, create a meaningful impact in their own lives. We don't track hours, but we do manage for high expectations very closely. We collaborate across time zones, are highly async, and like to document a lot.Twice a year, we bring the whole company together in beautiful places around the world for our company offsites. So far, we've hosted offsites in Turkey, Portugal, Mexico, Thailand, Colombia, Italy, Ireland, and more, with still more to come!Check out our Careers page for more about working at Circle.About the roleWe are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing Finance team at Circle. As we scale to $100M ARR, we need a detail-oriented accounting professional to strengthen our financial operations and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.This is a hands-on accounting role reporting to the Controller. You'll be responsible for managing the monthly close process, overseeing day-to-day accounts payable operations, and supporting accounts receivable functions. Your work will be critical to maintaining the integrity of our financial records and providing management with reliable monthly financial statements.This is an opportunity to take ownership of core accounting processes in a fast-growing SaaS business, working closely with cross-functional teams while building scalable accounting operations. As Circle continues to scale, there's significant opportunity to grow into broader accounting responsibilities.What you'll be doingOwn the month-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysisManage daily AP operations: invoice processing, vendor payments, expense report reviews, and vendor account reconciliationsPrepare monthly financial reports and management reporting packagesMaintain supporting schedules and documentation for all balance sheet accountsCoordinate annual financial audits, including PBC requests, audit workpaper preparation, and serving as primary point of contact for external auditorsSupport tax compliance activities, including preparation of documentation for sales tax, VAT/GST, and income tax filings across multiple jurisdictionsEnsure compliance with accounting standards and company policiesWhat you'll need to be successfulStrong alignment with our values. Find our values on our career page if you haven't read up on them yet.You are proficient in English (spoken, written, and reading) at a CEFR Level C2 / ILR Level 5.Coachable, honest, accountable, and a self-starter.5 years of full-cycle accounting experience with ownership of month-end close processesPrior experience in SaaS or high-growth subscription businessesStrong technical accounting skills: GAAP knowledge, revenue recognition, balance sheet reconciliations, and accrual accountingAdvanced Excel proficiency: Comfortable with complex/nested formulas, and building reporting templatesExperience with QBO, Ramp & Stripe (subscription management, billing and payment processing), or similar toolsDetail-oriented and organized: Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet close deadlines with accuracyCollaborative communicator: Work effectively across teams and explain accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholdersBonus pointsCPA designation (or actively pursuing it)Knowledge of sales tax, VAT, or GST compliance for digital services$110,000 - 120,000 USD per yearThe cash compensation range shown is a starting point. In addition to equity, benefits and perks, your cash compensation is subject to an annual review and increase on a once per year basis.The fun stuffFully remote: work from anywhere in the world!Autonomy and trust to do your job: we care about outcomes over everything else.Paid time away: all employees are given 35 days of PTO annually. We also offer a paid sabbatical after 5 years.Generous U.S. benchmarked compensation and startup equity no matter where you are in the world.*Awesome medical coverage with 100% coverage for you and your family, or medical reimbursement options where applicable!*Parental leave for parents expanding their family, or just starting one.Home office stipend to help you get up and running.Learning & development stipend to help you level up your professional skills.Annual bonus potential for roles that don't already receive variable income or commission.Company retreats: Twice a year, the Circle team gets together for a fully paid company retreat in incredible places around the world! We've had past retreats in Colombia, Portugal, and Mexico, with more planned on the horizon.Check out our Careers page for more.*Your role, location and unique circumstance may affect this.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAs a fully-remote international company, diversity is baked into our DNA. Here's how our CEO, Sid Yadav, frames our hiring mission: "let's find talent in underserved and under-represented corners of the world, set them up to do the best work of their lives, and in turn, change their life." To achieve this hiring mission, we offer competitive U.S. benchmarked compensation no matter where someone's located in the world, and we proactively seek candidates who expand representation of backgrounds, cultures and lived experiences in our teams.Equal Employment OpportunityCircle is an equal opportunity employer and as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.How We Use Candidate DataAt Circle, we are committed to protecting your personal information. As a job applicant, the personal data you provide to us is collected and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). This notice outlines the types of personal information we collect, the purpose for collecting it, and your rights.Information We Collect: We collect the following categories of personal information from job applicants:Contact information (such as name, email address, phone number)Employment history and qualificationsEducation historyReferences and any other information you choose to share with us during the application processPurpose of Collection: We collect this information for the following purposes:To assess your qualifications and suitability for the positionTo communicate with you during the recruitment processTo comply with legal and regulatory obligationsYour Rights Under GDPR and CCPA: You have the following rights regarding your personal information:The right to request access to the personal information we hold about you.The right to request the deletion of your personal information, subject to certain legal exceptions.The right to opt out of the sale of your personal information (Note: We do not sell personal information).For more information about how we handle your personal data or to exercise your rights, please refer to our full Privacy Policy.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that you have read and understood this privacy notice.

Salary : $110,000 - $120,000