Altro is on a mission to make financial power available to all. We’re transforming credit by enabling people to build their credit history with the recurring payments they’re already making. Our free Altro app allows members to easily link these recurring payments to leverage unseen and uncounted payments to build their credit score. Founded in 2019, Altro exists to bring financial power to all people. Altro is backed by Marcy Ventures, Jay-Z, Sequoia Capital, Kapor Capital, and Y Combinator. Become a part of our team and join the movement to make every payment count.
The Accounting Manager role is critical in driving Altro to our next phase of growth. We are looking for a self-motivated, independent financial leader that will plan, manage, and execute the accounting activities of the accounting function. This position will report into Altro’s COO and is a remote position.
What you’ll do:
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Establishes internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions and budget preparation.
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Prepares business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
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Produces periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
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Responsible for tax planning throughout the fiscal year; files annual corporate tax returns.
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Audits accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinates with outside auditors and provides needed information for the annual external audit.
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Presents recommendations to management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
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Provides financial analysis with an emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
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Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
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Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.
What you’ll need:
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Excellent management and supervisory skills.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Excellent organizational and time management skills.
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Proficient in accounting and tax preparation software.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
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Related degree and/or five years or more of related experience required.
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Experience in supporting early startups and/or financial service organizations preferred.
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Certified Public Accountant designation preferred.
Physical Requirements:
The following is a list of the physical activity, requirements, and environmental factors related to this role. Altro is committed to partnering with all candidates and employees to ensure reasonable accommodations are made to meet the following:
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Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word
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Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.
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Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
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Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal and written documentation
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Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Occasionally walking, climbing stairs, and standing occur in this role.
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Environment: this role is protected within a building, but may be exposed to mild changes in temperature with heating or air conditioning.
