Staff Accountant, Later
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Influencer marketing and social media management
Job no longer available
Influencer marketing and social media management
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
+ Stock options
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help the world's top brands create high-performing social content and collaborate with creators to reach new audiences, drive engagement, and generate predictable ROI.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of 2-3 years of accounting experience required, public accounting experience preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, including revenue recognition and others
- Experience in the SaaS or technology industry is highly desirable
- Strong accounting systems experience; NetSuite experience preferred
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills required
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment establishing priorities and managing multiple tasks and demands
- Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments
What the job involves
- Reports to: Accounting Manager
- The Staff Accountant will be responsible for maintaining and updating the company’s accounting records and files, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial systems and reports, and ensuring compliance with the company’s internal controls
- The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles
- The Staff Accountant will support the company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including but not limited to bank transactions, account reconciliations, payroll entries, and other general ledger transactions, working closely with accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and FP&A, as well as cross-functionally with other Later team members
- General Ledger:
- Complete various aspects of the Company’s monthly financial close within strict close timetables (areas including, but not limited to, revenue and deferred revenue, leases, intercompany accounting, prepaids, payroll journal entries, and others)
- Prepare journal entries with clear and accurate supporting documentation
- Prepare and reconcile all bank transactions
- Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations on a timely basis for a variety of general ledger accounts
- Provide thoughtful commentary on monthly financial variance analysis
- Perform ad hoc financial analysis and special projects as needed
- Internal Controls:
- Work closely with the Accounting Manager and Senior Accounting Manager to develop, maintain and document internal control policies and procedures
- Review and recommend process improvements related to accounting systems and procedures as tasks are performed
- Audit and Risk Management:
- Assist with external audits to ensure timely and successful delivery of audit results
- Identify, communicate, and help mitigate any accounting, statutory, or financial reporting risks as they arise
- Internal Collaboration:
- Partner with cross functional teams including FP&A, Legal, and People teams to investigate variances, identify and resolve process inefficiencies, and expedite resolution of issues
- Respond to internal inquiries regarding accounting matters, entity compliance, and payment status
- Support other Finance team members with ad hoc projects and requests
Our take
Platforms like Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok have become indispensable for businesses of all sizes, shaping their marketing strategies and driving success. Later specializes in assisting customers in navigating these channels. Offering a visually oriented suite of tools, the marketing platform enables marketing managers to schedule, analyze, and track sales from their content effectively.
Focusing on small businesses, Later is doubling down on its strategy, aiming to provide additional products tailored for marketers at these enterprises while expanding its geographic reach. This expansion of product capabilities not only caters to the evolving needs of small businesses but also helps Later mitigate platform risk from social media companies mimicking its services. Partnerships with platforms like TikTok and Instagram, featuring post scheduling, analytics, and conversation tools, showcase Later's commitment to innovation and staying ahead in the competitive landscape.
Now, the company is entering an exciting new chapter with updates designed to help marketers and creators stay ahead of what's next in social. The platform now offers enhanced analytics, improved collaboration tools, expanded support for platforms like Threads and Snapchat, and smarter insights through innovations such as Future Trends. These developments show Later's commitment to making social media management more intuitive, data-driven, and impactful so brands and creators can build stronger connections and lead the next era in social storytelling.
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Insights
6% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jan 2015
$1.2m
SEED
Dec 2014
$1.3m
SEED
Total funding: $3.8m
Company benefits
- Learning & development opportunities
- Market competitive compensation
- Hybrid work environment
- Flexible paid time off
- Competitive healthcare benefits
Company HQ
Government Center, Boston, MA
Leadership
Scott Sutton
(CEO)Scott joined lAter in 2023 as COO, becoming CEO in 2024. Previously, he spent 4 years at ZoomInfo, joining as VP of Revenue Operations before becoming Senior VP of Operations and then CBO.
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