Senior Accountant

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>Who We Are:</strong></p> <p><strong>Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure&nbsp;</strong>for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more.<br><br>Amongst our subsidiaries, Alpaca is a licensed financial services company, serving hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries with our institutional-grade APIs. This includes broker-dealers, investment advisors, wealth managers, hedge funds, and crypto exchanges, totalling over 10 million brokerage accounts.<br><br>Our global team is a diverse group of experienced engineers, traders, and brokerage professionals who are working to achieve our mission of opening financial services to everyone on the planet. We're deeply committed to open-source contributions and fostering a vibrant community, continuously enhancing our award-winning, developer-friendly API and the robust infrastructure behind it.<br><br><strong>Alpaca is proudly backed by $400 million in funding from top-tier global investors including Portage Ventures, Spark Capital, Tribe Capital, Social Leverage, Horizons Ventures, Opera Tech Ventures, SBI Group, Derayah Financial, Unbound, Peak XV, Elefund, and Y Combinator.</strong><br><br><strong>Our Team Members:</strong></p> <p>We're a dynamic team of 400+ globally distributed members who thrive working from our favorite places around the world, with teammates spanning the USA, Canada, Japan, Hungary, Nigeria, Brazil, the UK, and beyond!<br><br>We're searching for passionate individuals eager to contribute to Alpaca's rapid growth. If you align with our core values—Stay Curious, Have Empathy, and Be Accountable—and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply.</p></div><h3><strong>Your Role:</strong><br><br></h3> <p>This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing fintech company during a pivotal stage of growth.&nbsp; As the Senior Accountant, you will play a key role in strengthening and scaling our accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.<br>Our Accounting &amp; Finance team is fully remote and distributed. This role reports directly to the Assistant Controller and partners cross-functionally to support the company's continued growth and regulatory compliance.</p> <h3><strong>What You'll Do:</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Prepare and document journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.</li> <li>Own and help optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and process automation initiatives.</li> <li>Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.</li> <li>Support the development and enhancement of internal financial reporting and reporting distribution processes.</li> <li>Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.</li> <li>Coordinate with the parent company on tax documentation and information requests.</li> <li>Operate in a multi-entity environment, being a key resource to adjacent teams within the organization</li> <li>Assist with weekly reserve computations and related reporting.</li> <li>Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.</li> <li>Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications (required):</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.</li> <li>5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within financial services.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.</li> <li>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.</li> <li>Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization.</li> <li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while working independently in a remote setting.</li> <li>Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.</li> <li>Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset.</li> <li>Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Qualifications</strong> (<strong>preferred):&nbsp;</strong></h3> <ul> <li>CPA designation.</li> <li>Experience working for a broker-dealer, clearing firm, or other regulated financial services organization.</li> <li>Experience with Netsuite</li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><h3><strong>How We Take Care of You:</strong></h3> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Competitive Salary &amp; Stock Options</span></li> <li style="text-align: justify;">Health Benefits</li> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Alpaca is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.<br></span></em></p> <p><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><a href="https://files.alpaca.markets/disclosures/AlpacaRecruitmentPrivacyPolicy.pdf"><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Recruitment Privacy Policy</span></em></a></span></p></div>