Sr. Accounting Manager

About Quizlet:
Inspired by our belief that anyone can learn anything and powered by our own curiosity, we build the smartest tools we can imagine to help students learn.  
Quizlet is the popular, global learning platform and app that millions of students, teachers and everyday people use to study any subject imaginable for school, work or as part of their personal interests -- including two-thirds of high school students and half of all college students in the US. Combining cognitive science and machine learning, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities to confidently reach their learning goals. We’re on track to become the undisputed leader in user-generated learning content and engagement, at the scale of YouTube.  
Valued at $1 billion, Quizlet has raised over $60 million in venture capital from investors including Icon Ventures, Union Square Ventures, General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Owl Ventures, and Altos Ventures.  
To serve our global community of learners, our teams tackle lofty technical challenges and design for use cases across cultures and languages. We work hard, act like owners, and collaborate every chance we get. We’re energized by the potential to power more learners through multiple approaches and various tools.

About the Team:
We are a team of five people, and we’ve been working together for over two years. We have an opening for a Sr. Accounting Manager at our San Francisco office.
About the Role:
We’re looking for an experienced and passionate accounting manager who is eager to learn and willing to take on new challenges. Our team is cross-functional, so you will work closely with members from various departments.
This is a hybrid role. While you are currently permitted to work remotely in the San Francisco Bay Area, you must remain able to work in the office as business needs dictate and as identified by your manager.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee operational processes and accounting, including cost allocations, fixed assets, cash, prepaid expenses, and other short and long-term assets/liabilities
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, preparation of disclosure schedules for financial filings, and fluctuation analysis
• Manage day-to-day accounting activities to ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal policies, and external audits
• Record ASC 718 expense
• Manage sales and local taxes filing and compliance
• Assist leadership with special projects
• Manage the monthly and quarterly close process, ensuring timeliness
• Manage the international entity accounting close process, including recording foreign entity transactions
• Collaborate with other Finance and cross-functional teams on a monthly basis to close matters and other initiatives
• Manage international statutory audits and financial statements, including working directly with international auditors and ensuring timely compliance with local regulations
• Work on process optimization and automation efforts to improve efficiency and effectiveness on a continuous basis using technology solutions and automation
• Participate in other assignments and ad hoc projects as required

What you bring to the table:

• 8+ years of experience in accounting and/or audit
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field of study
• Big 4 audit firm experience preferred
• CPA (or equivalent) required
• Experience with high-growth companies, ideally in the Software SaaS industry
• Strong attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills
• NetSuite ERP experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Compensation, Benefits & Perks:

• Quizlet is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary transparency helps to mitigate unfair hiring practices when it comes to discrimination and pay gaps. Total compensation for this role is market competitive, including a starting base salary of $110,000 - $160,000, depending on location and experience, as well as company stock options
• Collaborate with your manager and team to create a healthy work-life balance
• 20 vacation days (and we expect you to take them!)
• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee and 75% dependent PPO, HMO, VSP Choice)
• Employer-sponsored 401k plan with company match
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and other resources to support professional growth
• Paid Family Leave, FSA, HSA, Commuter benefits, Wellness benefits
• 40 hours of annual paid time off to participate in volunteer programs of choice

We strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome! We work to create a holistic interview process, where both Quizlet and candidates have an