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We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years
Weâre dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products
Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life
We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use
Plaidâs network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe
Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Seattle, Washington D.C., Raleigh, London, and Amsterdam.Role OverviewYou will be a key contributor to Accounting Operations and own the accounting for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity, and cost allocations
This includes preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciling accounts, analyzing balances and trends, and ensuring these areas are complete and accurate each month, quarter, and year-end
You will be the point of contact for your areas during the close and the annual audit
Over time, your responsibilities may expand into other areas of the close as the business and team grow.You will also help build scalable, efficient processes that support Plaidâs growth and public readiness
This includes documenting and strengthening controls in your areas, shortening the close, improving the quality and consistency of supporting documentation, and identifying opportunities to automate manual work
You will partner with the broader Accounting team, FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and external auditors along the way.ResponsibilitiesOwn the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close for accruals, investments, leases, intercompany activity and cost allocations, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.Prepare and maintain intercompany and consolidation entries across Plaidâs entities, including cost-plus arrangements and FX revaluation and elimination.Partner with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Marketing, and vendors to ensure spend is accrued completely and accurately and that balances are well understood.Identify and implement process, automation, and control improvements in your areas to shorten the close and support SOX 404 readiness.Serve as the primary contact for your areas during the annual audit, preparing support and responding to auditor requests.Qualifications6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting, with a deep understanding of US GAAP; CPA preferred.Experience at a public company or with IPO readinessFamiliarity with SOX compliance and the ability to produce audit-ready workpapers;Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency accounting;Proficiency with NetSuite, Zip, T&E and close management platforms is a plusProblem solver and first-principles thinker with a bias for action, creativity, and a willingness to challenge conventional approaches.Curious, fast learner with a growth mindset who thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.Hands-on, can-do attitude, willing to roll up their sleeves, dive into details, and own execution.Proven change agent with a track record of improving processes, leveraging technology, and scaling operations.Strong communicator and collaborator who can effectively engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone
To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable
We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences
We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description
We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company
We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics
We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws
Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process
If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations@plaid.com.Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here.Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered
Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location
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