Remitly
We provide trusted digital financial services to our customers and recipients in over 170 countries across the globe.
Seattle, WA

Staff Accountant

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Position Description:

The Staff Accountant, in the Operational Accounting Program (OAP), is primary responsible for processing and accounting for payroll and employment related benefits as well as the proper accounting for accounts payable and accrued liabilities.

Responsibilities:

  Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

  • Prepare the journal entries as well as reconcile accounts payable and accrued liability accounts
  • Review purchase requests, purchase orders, and accounts payable invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to posting invoices and processing payments in NetSuite & Concur
  • Maintain vendor information, including W-9’s, and assist in the year-end 1099 issuance and reporting
  • Assemble support for payment processing and maintain vendor files for audit support
  • Reconcile vendor statements, respond to vendor inquiries, and research and resolve discrepancies
  • Act as backup to Accounts Payable Specialist in processing the weekly payment run (check, ACH, wire) for both domestic and international vendors

Payroll

  • Process complex multi-state payroll, using Namely payroll service
  • Maintain a payroll calendar to ensure others in the organization are aware of important payroll deadlines
  • Respond to payroll related inquiries from employees as the Company’s payroll expert
  • Ensure payroll transactions are processed correctly for time, earnings, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments and other items that affect pay and/or company liability
  • Collection and validation of payroll inputs; including time records, bonuses, and deductions
  • Provide proactive recommendations for the development and implementation of improved payroll controls and processes
  • Ensure compliance with international, state and local withholding requirements
  • Remit and reconcile contributions with 3rd party service providers
  • Prepare payroll related journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations as required
  • Initiate international payroll with 3rd party service providers in the UK and Ireland
  • Assist in global taxation matters for ex-pat employees.
  • Assist HR group with 401k audit
  • Assist with the equity compensation process

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Accounting strongly preferred
  • Minimum 1 year of experience processing payroll
  • Exposure to Namely and NetSuite preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects
  • Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
  • Oral and written communication skills to interact with upper levels of management

Who we are:

Remitly is the largest independent digital remittance company headquartered in the United States, transferring over $6 billion in annualized volume from its customers in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia to loved ones throughout the world. The company’s proprietary global transfer network includes its easy-to-use mobile app, which makes the process of sending money faster, easier, more transparent and less costly by eliminating the forms, codes, agents, extra time and fees typical of the traditional, century-old money transfer process. Remitly is backed by industry-leading investors, World Bank’s International Finance Corporation (IFC), Naspers’ PayU, Silicon Valley Bank, Stripes Group, DFJ, DN Capital, QED Investors, Trilogy Equity Partners, Bezos Expeditions, Founders’ Co-Op, and TomorrowVentures. The company is headquartered in Seattle, with additional offices in London, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. For more information, visit remitly.com.

Remitly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals seeking employment at Remitly are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation.

 Remitly is an eVerify Employer.

 

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What are Remitly Perks + Benefits

Culture
Partners with nonprofits
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Employee-led culture committees
Quarterly engagement surveys
Flexible work schedule
Remitly offers a flexible schedule outside of core hours, designed for parents in mind.
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Remitly's executive leadership is as diverse as our staff, and our Director of Diversity & Inclusion is focused on continuous improvement of our D&I initiatives.
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity employee resource groups
At Remitly, our nine affinity groups are open membership - any employee who self-identifies, self-affiliates, or is an aspiring ally who wants to connect, learn, and share is welcome to join!
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Mental health benefits
Remitly partners with Modern Health to provide enhanced employee benefits that support a holistic approach to employees' well-being. This includes sessions with licensed therapists for clinical needs.
Wellness days
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Employee stock purchase plan
Remitly offers the opportunity to purchase stock options through its Equity Incentive Plan.
Charitable contribution matching
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Remitly offers up to 12 weeks of paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents.
Family medical leave
Company sponsored family events
Remitly sponsors family-oriented events semi-annually (e.g., holiday party and company picnic).
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Unlimited vacation policy
Generous PTO
Paid holidays
Flexible time off
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
All King County-based employees receive the ORCA Card transportation benefit on day one. The ORCA Card can be used on all regular buses, Regional Rail, and a few other modes of transportation.
Company-sponsored outings
Remitly has regular paid team outings, as well as company-wide annual holiday parties and other events, for all employees and a guest.
Free snacks and drinks
Remitly has a fully stocked kitchen including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea and all the flavored Bevi water you can handle.
Some meals provided
Remitly provides a weekly catered lunch on Thursdays.
Company-sponsored happy hours
Virtual happy hours are hosted At team's discretion.
Onsite office parking
We offer employees a parking subsidy in the building's below-ground garage.
Relocation assistance
Mother's room
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Remitly hosts lunch and learn meetings on occasion.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Remitly allows employees to set aside 8 hours of designated learning and development time, per employee, per month.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks

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