Staff Accountant

About Aspire

Aspire is a leading provider of influencer marketing software and services for social commerce at scale. Since 2014, Aspire has helped brands build and manage relationships with millions of influencers, inspiring marketers to think bigger, plan smarter, and deliver outsized value. Brands and creators use Aspire to find and vet each other, activate influencer marketing campaigns of any size, and put the magic of branded content to work at scale.

As a recognized leader by Forrester Research, Aspire has paid out over $100M to creators and is trusted by over 800 top brands from fashion to fitness and everything in between.We’re growing across the board - and we're looking for a Staff Accountant to join our distributed remote Accounting team! With a strong focus on growth and personal development, Aspire is the perfect place to develop your skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As the Staff Accountant, you will be responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the general ledger, month-end close, and overseeing the full spectrum of financial accounting and reporting duties. This is a critical role in a high-growth company that is constantly growing and changing, so your ability to adapt and communicate effectively will play a key role in your success.

What you'll be working on:

• Prepare journal entries, maintain and reconcile ledger accounts
• Provide detailed analyses and explanations on all transactions during flux reviews
• Managing month-end closing procedures and timelines
• Responsible for timely processing of prepaids, accruals, and other adjusting entries
• Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and regulatory requirements
• Continuously improve the automation of the accounting and reporting process
• Provide support to the accounting and finance team members to integrate strategies for financial growth and efficiency

What we're looking for: (Job Requirements/Must have)

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• At least 2 years of accounting experience, specifically with hands-on experience in general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online or NetSuite
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and the ability to apply them in practice
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and superior attention to detail
• A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
• Strong work ethic and communication skills

Bonus Points:

• CPA
• Experience at a SaaS company is a plus

Benefits and Perks

• Health, Dental & Vision - Put your health first with 90% covered health insurance. (U.S Only)
• 4 months of Paid Parental Leave - Aspire has an industry-leading parental leave policy for both mothers and fathers.
• Unlimited PTO - Refuel and rest with our unlimited paid time-off policy.
• Flexible Schedules - Set your hours by your calendar, not the clock.
• Work From Home Stipend - $400 to cover your remote work setup.
• Annual Education Credit - $2,500 in yearly education credits because learning should be lifelong.
• Monthly Internet Stipend - $50 monthly internet stipend; we help pay your monthly internet bill.
• Unlimited Book Reimbursement Perk - Love reading? Let us foot the bill for work-related books.

Our compensation philosophy: we use a market-based approach to compensation. This means we use a series of compensation tools to help us understand how companies value this role in the U.S. market based on function, level, geographic location, and positions benchmarked against similar-stage growth companies. To comply with local legislation and provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location. Multiple factors, including geographic location, candidate experience, and expertise, determine final offer amounts and may vary from the amounts listed above. We have competitive pay bands for all other countries based on market standards.

The base salary for this role is between USD ($70,000-$85,000).

Aspire is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Please apply to this role if you feel you are a good fit, regardless of your race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual preference, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other perceived limiting factor. We welcome applicants from all walks of life.