Senior Accountant - Global Accounting Operations

Job Description

Job Description Summary

Remitly’s vision is to transform lives with trusted financial services that transcend borders. Since 2011, we have been tirelessly delivering on our promises to people who send money around the world. Today, we are reimagining global financial services and building products that extend beyond traditional barriers to give customers access to more of the services they need, no matter where they call home. Join over 2,700 employees worldwide who are growing their careers with purpose and connection with our customers while having a positive impact on millions of people around the globe.

About The Role

We're searching for a Senior Accountant to join Remitly's Global Accounting Operations team. As a senior accountant on the Accounting team, you will be a key contributor to the company's financial statements by supporting the month-end close process and ensuring accurate and timely reporting.

You Will

• Prepare payroll-related journal entries for the general ledger across multiple subsidiaries.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages payable, payroll taxes, and benefits expenses.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing activities related to payroll.
• Prepare and file monthly tax returns in compliance with local regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll operations and efficiency.
• Support ad hoc financial information requests, audit requests, and special projects as assigned.
• Analyze trends and variances in payroll-related accounts and financial system outputs.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures, maintaining proper audit trails for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting for monthly accruals and new business initiatives.
  
  

You Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and 3+ years of experience
• Payroll Accounting Experience is a plus
• Knowledge of US GAAP required
• Strong technical accounting background
• Experience with streamlining processes and/or design and implementation of accounting policies, automation and procedures
• Experience working in NetSuite or similar ERP systems is a plus
• Experience analyzing and working with large data sets and familiarity with data management tools such as Excel and Alteryx
• Strong alignment to our mission and values
• High English fluency
  
  

We are committed to nondiscrimination across our global organization and in all of our business operations. Employment is determined based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identification and expression, marital status, military status or status as an honorably discharge/veteran, pregnancy (including a woman's potential to get pregnant, pregnancy-related conditions, and childbearing), sexual orientation, age (40 and over), national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, physical, mental, or sensory disability (including the use of a trained dog guide or service animal), HIV/AIDS or hepatitis C status, genetic information, status as an actual or perceived victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other protected class as established by law.

Remitly is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.