What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant, Consolidation & Corporate Accounting position at Lime?
Lime is the world's largest shared electric vehicle company. We’re on a mission to build a future where transportation is shared, affordable and carbon-free. Our electric bikes and scooters have powered 700 million rides in 250 cities on 5 continents, replacing an estimated 150 million car trips. Named a Time 100 Most Influential Company and Fast Company Brand That Matters, Lime continues to set the pace for shared micromobility globally.
Lime is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team! In this role, you will report into the Senior Manager, Consolidation and Corporate Accounting and will play a critical role in supporting Lime’s global accounting and financial reporting functions.
You will support the consolidation of Lime’s global financial results across all legal entities and ensure the accurate reporting of US GAAP consolidated financial results. You will also partner with our shared service organization and regional teams globally to ensure timely completion of the month-end accounting close process.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment. You will be an in the moment problem solver with the ability to think about the short term and long term plan. You're energized about building and scaling and being part of a forward-thinking organization.
We are a remote first company. This is a US based remote position with a preference to hire in Chicago.
What You'll Do
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.
Compensation Range: $69K - $95K
Lime is hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team! In this role, you will report into the Senior Manager, Consolidation and Corporate Accounting and will play a critical role in supporting Lime’s global accounting and financial reporting functions.
You will support the consolidation of Lime’s global financial results across all legal entities and ensure the accurate reporting of US GAAP consolidated financial results. You will also partner with our shared service organization and regional teams globally to ensure timely completion of the month-end accounting close process.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment. You will be an in the moment problem solver with the ability to think about the short term and long term plan. You're energized about building and scaling and being part of a forward-thinking organization.
We are a remote first company. This is a US based remote position with a preference to hire in Chicago.
What You'll Do
- Assist in month-end, quarterly and year end close consolidation to ensure on-time and accurate completion of monthly internal and external US GAAP consolidated financials.
- Prepare consolidation journal entries, reconciliations, and quarterly and annual financial statement analytics.
- Understand global intercompany balances and transactions.
- Assist in the standardization and streamlining of financial reports.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with other groups, including Shared Services Accounting, FP&A and Tax, to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
- Drive continuous improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of corporate accounting processes.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- CPA, or pursuing CPA certification
- 3 years relevant professional experience, preferably in a public company and/or with corporate accounting experience..
- Strong understanding of US GAAP principles and SOX internal control requirements.
- Ability to analyze results and trends to effectively communicate results to management, auditors, and non-accounting stakeholders.
- Detail oriented, organized, and able to prioritize multiple tasks
- Deep understanding and hands on experience financials statement analytics
- Hands on experience with recording journal entries and reconciliation
- Experience with NetSuite, Floqast, MS Office and Google Suite
Lime is an Equal Opportunity Employer, but that’s just the start. We believe different perspectives help us grow and achieve more. That’s why we’re dedicated to hiring and developing the most talented and globally diverse team – which includes individuals with different backgrounds, abilities, identities and experiences. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can email recruiting-operations@li.me for assistance.
Use of artificial intelligence or an LLM such as ChatGPT during the interview process will be grounds for rejection of your application.
Compensation Range: $69K - $95K
Salary : $69,000 - $95,000
