Accountant
We believe that phone calls should be secure, engaging, free from fraud and robocalls. Hiya is building the modern trust and identity layer for the phone call experience. We serve more than 100M users worldwide directly through our apps and in partnership with mobile device makers like Samsung and mobile carriers like AT&T. We also serve businesses with a rapidly maturing SaaS platform designed to help call center operators, marketers and others who rely on real time connections to amplify trust in their brand to reach more customers.
We are looking for an Accountant to join our rapidly growing team. As Accountant, you will be a key member of the Finance department, reporting directly to the accounting manager. On any given day, you might find yourself updating and reconciling balance sheets; maintaining fixed assets and fixed asset reporting; and entering routine accounting journal entries. In addition to being a strong Excel user, you have general ledger accounting experience, familiarity with internal controls, you are happy to respond to questions from managers and employees and are adept at identifying, analyzing, and solving problems. Hiya is a fast paced, adaptable environment, so if you're a person who loves wearing multiple hats and wants the ability to grow in your career, this is the role for you!
Responsibilities:
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing. Assist with annual independent audit
- Cash accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable and fixed assets
- Monthly expense variance analysis and ad-hoc budget to actual analysis
- Consolidation, inter-company transactions and reconciliations including foreign currency accounting
- Ensure accuracy of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and compliance to internal policies
- Balance sheet accounts reconciliations
- Property, sales and use tax and franchise tax returns
- Actively work with executives and management in various departments, including engineering, sales operations
What we expect from you:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- 2+ years of accounting experience preferred
- Public accounting (especially Big 4) experience preferred
- Must be able to learn quickly and adapt as needed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Must be highly organized and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Must be self-sufficient and able to work with little direct supervision
- Prior experience providing a high-level of customer service through candidate interaction
- A team-player attitude and ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization
What you should expect from us:
- Work at a supportive and fast-growing startup with a fantastic team.
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Top notch benefits with a flexible self managed vacation package
- Make an impact in the lives of tens of millions of consumers.
- Many office perks and great company benefits.
- Collaborate and learn from other great team members.
- Support in developing your skills and accelerating your career
Hiya is fast-growing startup that offers a team of dynamic and experienced executives at the helm, and a hardworking team of international colleagues at your side. We value getting things done for our customers and consistently improving ourselves and products along the way.
Hiya is an equal opportunity employer. We value and embrace diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability status.
This position is based in Seattle in our beautiful waterfront office, next to Pike Place Market.