Staff Accountant

Check is leading a revolution in the payroll industry. Payroll is the backbone of the US economy, and yet it has not undergone significant innovation in decades. We invented the embedded payroll space to change that (see: Check: Solving the $150 Billion Payroll Problem, Bank On It; Episode 438), both for the business owners who spend countless hours per week running payroll and for the millions of Americans who depend on their next paycheck. At Check, our mission is to empower the most innovative software platforms to create new payroll businesses, and enable those businesses to transform the way companies pay their employees.

Check’s culture is intensely caring: to each other as teammates, to our partners, and to the businesses and workers we serve. Our teams are made up of creative problem solvers and empathetic cross-functional collaborators who can simplify the complexities of payroll. We bring hustle and grit to our day-to-day, while building enduring solutions and relationships. 

Finance is responsible for facilitating a strong shared understanding of financial performance, enabling informed business decisions, and ensuring accurate reporting at Check. As an early member of the Accounting function, you will be at the heart of our finance operations and shape the direction of the team. This role provides a well-rounded experience with exposure to all areas of accounting.

In this role, you will:

• Manage Accounts Payable processes
• Perform cash and other account reconciliations monthly
• Assist in billing and Accounts Receivable processes
• Work cross-functionally to determine accrual amounts at month-end
• Review and process employee expense reimbursements
• Support payroll processing and reconciliations
• Participate in financial audits and provide necessary documentation and support
• Support upgrade from QBO to Sage Intacct
• Help fulfill reporting requests from investors, regulators, etc.

Many backgrounds could fit this role, but ideal candidates will have some or all of the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Proven experience (2+ years) in accounting
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Familiarity with accounting systems (i.e., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct)
• Interest in a role with wide scope in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities effectively
• Willingness and ability to attend our annual 3-day company offsite in the fall

Travel and Office Policy

The Check team is distributed across the US and Canada and we have offices in New York City and San Francisco. While we welcome remote work, we believe time together in person is valuable and important. We offer ample opportunities and encourage employees to attend team offsites, events, and hackathons a couple of times a year! We expect all employees to be willing to attend our annual 3-day company offsite in the fall.  

For our in-office and hybrid employees, our offices are open all week. We provide meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the team hosts regular happy hours, game nights, etc. 

What we offer: 

In the US, Check offers company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, and basic life insurance coverage to all full-time employees, effective on their first day of work. We also provide stock options, flexible PTO and sick leave, 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents flexible return-to-work, 9 annual holidays, a 401k retirement plan, and a $100 monthly stipend for home internet and mobile phone expenses. Benefits may vary outside the US.

The expected annual salary for this role is between $110,000  and $132,000, dependent upon each candidate’s unique experience and qualifications.

We accept applications on an ongoing basis with no specified deadline.

Check is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Check is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you ne