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Senior GL Accountant
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A Senior GL Accountant owns month-end/quarter-end close and general ledger accuracy, performs flux and variance analysis, researches and applies U.S. GAAP to non-standard transactions, and helps migrate the close from QuickBooks to a modern ERP.
About this role
Location:New York City (Hybrid). In-office at least three days per week (Tues, Wed, & Thurs)
Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 annualized + equity + benefits (This range is reflective of level of contribution. Candidates who fully match whatwe’relooking for in this role will be at the top of therange.)
About the Role:
Dalooparecently closed our $47M Series C, and our accounting function is scaling to support that growth. Aswe'vegrown, our reporting needs have increased, requiring a quicker close along with greater accuracy and granularity.
We'relooking for a detail-oriented Senior GL Accountant to own month-end close and general ledger accuracy for our growingAccountingteam. This role will be involved in a broad range of general ledger accounting activities, along with technical GAAP research and judgment. The position requires strong analytical skills, a keen sense of accuracy, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to independently research and resolve discrepancies.
This role reports to our Controller (a CPA), works closely with our FP&A team, and partners with our Senior Accountant, who owns the order to cash andprocureto pay processes.
This is a high visibility seat on a lean team.You'llwork closely with leadership and have a meaningful role in shaping how our processes work as we transition off QuickBooks and onto Rillet.
What You'll Do
- Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process: prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across balance sheet and income statement accounts.
- Perform flux and variance analysis across key accounts, investigatingdiscrepanciesandidentifyingtrends that matter foraccuratereporting.
- Research and apply U.S. GAAP judgment to non-standard transactions, contracts, and revenue/expense treatment, partnering with the Controller on anything requiring technical research or memo support.
- Play a lead role in refining workflows as we rebuild the close checklist to strengthen controls andidentifyautomation opportunities as we move off manual QBO-era workarounds post-go-live of our new ERP.
- Partner with the Senior Accountant to ensure alignment between transactional accounting [AP/AR system driven entries] and the general ledger for accuracy and alignment with reporting needs.
- Support external audit requests and PBC preparation, includingmaintainingaudit-ready level documentation on an ongoing basis.
- Support increased investor and board reporting needs post-Series C, working with the Controller to ensure financials areaccurate,timely, andpresentation-ready.
- Identifyand implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase close speed, accuracy, and scalability as the company grows.
- Take on ad hoc projects as needed: technical accounting research, systems work, and cross-functional initiatives.
Who You Are
- You have abachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.(CPA or an active CPAcandidatestronglypreferred.)
- You have 3 to 5+ years of accounting experience, ideallywith time spent inpublic accounting(assurance or advisory services)
- You have a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and the full close cycle.
- Youhavehands onexperiencein a modern ERP.Rillet, NetSuite, or similar counts, and having migrated off QuickBooks or another legacy system counts for more.
- You are highly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with largedatasets.
- You have supported external audits andtreataudit-ready documentation as standard practice.
- Youoperatewell on a lean, high-accountability team.
- Youare anexcellent communicator, able to explain accounting concepts clearly to non-accounting stakeholders and collaborate cross-functionally.
Success Looks Like
- Close time is measurably shorter than it is today, with fewer post-close adjustments.
- Reconciliations and schedules are current, reviewed, andaudit readyat any point in the quarter.
- Investor and board reporting goes out on time and holds up under scrutiny.
- The Controller isa reviewer instead of a preparer forday to dayGLaccounting, andisspending time onstrategic initiativesand technical judgment because you own the close.
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Tell usaboutacloseyou'veowned and what you did to make it faster, a technical GAAP position you researched and defended, or a processyou'veautomated or improved. If youdon'thave a direct example for any ofthesetell us about something else that shows the same skills.
About Daloopa, Inc.
Daloopais transforming how investmentprofessionalswork. Our mission is toeliminatethe slow, error-prone parts of fundamental research—without sacrificing accuracy or auditability.
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