Accounting Manager, Descript

• We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join the finance team at Descript.
• Experienced accounting professional with 4–7 years of progressive experience (public accounting and tech/startup experience strongly preferred)
• CPA preferred (or working toward it) is a plus, but not required
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Hands-on with month-end close and comfortable working across multiple accounting areas (cash, prepaids, accruals, AP, AR, etc.)
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive — you take ownership and follow through
• Experience implementing or improving internal controls and accounting processes
• Curious, collaborative, and motivated by helping a fast-growing company scale responsibly

Desirable

• This is an exciting opportunity for a strong Senior Accountant or newly promoted Accounting Manager to take ownership of the company’s core accounting operations and help shape the next stage of Descript’s financial maturity
• Reporting directly to the Controller, this person will own the majority of the month-end close process — including cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and related reconciliations. Beyond the close, they’ll lead the day-to-day accounting operations across accounts payable, procurement, and accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all processes
• This is a highly visible role with room to grow. The ideal candidate will bring strong operational accounting skills, a process-driven mindset, and a desire to implement scalable controls and systems that support a growing, operationally mature organization
• You’ll work cross-functionally with teams across Finance, RevOps, and People to streamline workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and help Descript build a best-in-class accounting function
• Own key areas of the monthly close, including cash, prepaids, fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and reconciliations
• Manage the day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, and procurement workflows
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Partner with the Controller to design and implement accounting controls, policies, and procedures
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and consistency across accounting operations
• Support audit readiness, financial reporting, and compliance initiatives
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Finance, RevOps, Engineering) to ensure accurate and timely financial data
• Contribute to system enhancements and automation efforts as Descript scales