accounting manager San Francisco, CA
Job description
Postman is the world's leading collaboration platform for API development. Postman's features simplify each step of building an API & streamline collaboration to help create better APIs—faster. More than 25 million developers & 500,000 organizations worldwide use Postman today. After receiving Series D funding in 2021 & releasing our biggest & best version ever of Postman in September 2022, we continue to strive humbly towards our mission of 100 million connected developers & serving companies as they seek to innovate in an API-first world.
P.S: We highly recommend reading The "API-First World" graphic novel to understand the bigger picture and our vision at Postman.
The Opportunity
As an Accounting Manager you have in-depth knowledge of GAAP principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strive for operational excellence. You show strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly, quarterly, annual close, and financial reporting process. You are also detail oriented, and possess the ability to deliver results under deadlines as well as work effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment.
This position is an individual contributor role with high visibility to leadership, reporting to the Assistant Controller. This role will be hybrid, based out of San Francisco/Bay Area
What You’ll Do
- Perform and own assigned areas of the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
processes, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations related but not limited
to cash, revenue, stock-based compensation, commissions, consolidations, and various
accruals - Perform and assist with complex calculations and analyses (software capitalization,
investments valuation, complex accruals, etc.) - Prepare, analyze, review monthly and quarterly balance sheet and income statement
fluctuations - Active involvement with preparation of financial statements, footnotes and related tie-
outs, including coordination of related support - Combine GAAP accounting knowledge, operational experience and critical thinking to
problem-solve and document management’s accounting approach - Assist with ad-hoc system and process improvement projects in design, discovery, and
testing - Support quarterly reviews and annual audits
- Develop, support, and help maintain strong internal control policies and procedures as we
continue to operationalize our overall close process
About You
- BA/BS degree with a CPA or equivalent
- 6+ years of accounting experience in accordance with US GAAP
- Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and prioritization skills
- Ability to work independently and balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously
Nice to Have
- Experience in SAAS industry, strongly preferred
- Experience with ASC 842 (Leases), 606 (Commissions/Revenue), 985/350 (Capitalized
Software), and 718 (Stock Based Compensation) - Prior accounting or assurance experience within consultancy or Big Four
- NetSuite experience a plus
Our Values
At Postman, we create with the same curiosity that we see in our users. We value transparency & honest communication about not only successes, but also failures. In our work, we focus on specific goals that add up to a larger vision. Our inclusive work culture ensures that everyone is valued equally as important pieces of our final product. We are dedicated to delivering the best products we can.
What Else?
This role is based in San Francisco and the reasonably estimated salary for this role ranges from $123,000-$166,000, plus a competitive equity package Actual compensation is based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition to our pay-on-performance philosophy, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, including full medical coverage, flexible PTO, wellness reimbursement, and a monthly lunch stipend. Salaries will vary outside of of the listed metropolitan areas & the U.S.
Equal Opportunity
Postman is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Headhunters and recruitment agencies may not submit resumes/CVs through this Web site or directly to managers. Postman does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. Postman will not pay fees to any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with Postman.
Postman will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records where directed under applicable law, such as pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
