Life360 is a Remote First company, which means a remote work environment will be the primary experience for all employees. All positions, unless otherwise specified, can be performed remotely (within the US) regardless of any specified location above.
About Life360
At Life360, we’re on a mission to simplify safety so families can live fully. Everyday more than 50 million members across 195 countries trust us to protect and connect their loved ones at home, on the road, and on the go.
From real-time location updates to keep everyone coordinated, to Crash Detection and 24/7 Roadside Assistance, Life360 is designed to free families from everyday worries. Our range of Driving Safety, Digital Safety, Location Safety, and Personal Safety features are there to keep our members safe every step of the way.
Life360 has more than 500 (and growing!) remote-first employees.
In 2021, Life360 acquired Tile, the pioneer in finding technology, and Jiobit, one of the top real-time location monitoring platforms for families. These expanded offerings mark an important step forward towards achieving our vision of being the world's leading platform for people, pets and things.
We value having a diverse and inclusive community from many backgrounds, so even if you don’t meet 100% of the below qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying!
About the Job
This is a 6 month contract that can potentially lead to a permanent role. The Senior Accountant will be reporting to the Controller and will be a critical part of the month-end close process and daily accounting operations. The Senior Accountant will also work cross-functionally supporting other departments like financial reporting, revenue, and FP&A and asked to contribute to other accounting ad-hoc projects.
The salary range for this position is $112,500 to $159,500. We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary- therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The compensation package includes a wide range of medical, dental, vision, financial, and other benefits.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and own balance sheet reconciliations (ie. deferred revenue/cogs, inventories, fixed assets, receivable royalties and import tax accounts.)
- Execute monthly accounting close activities and deliverables (i.e. journal entries, allocations, adjustments and reporting) including summarize and prepare financials status and transactions (ie, P&L statement) and other necessary reports.
- Work closely with the Revenue Manager, FP&A and Sales team on subscription and contra revenues for B2B and B2C flow.
- Reconciliation cost accounting from manufacture with Ops team.
- Monitor and prepare monthly and quarterly sales tax filing.
- Proactively identify issues, implement process improvements to streamline accounting processes including follow up on action items related to internal client service and collaborate to ensure accurate and timely services and reporting to clients.
- Document policies, procedures and workflow for assigned areas of responsibility
- Exceptional service and value and commitment to innovative solutions
- Assist with annual audit and special projects
What We’re Looking For
- Working knowledge of ASC 606 application for hardware/software type of companies
- 5+ years accounting experience
- Degree in Accounting or related field preferred
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with Sales and Use Tax reporting and analysis
- Experience with NetSuite a plus
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently
Our Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for employees)
- 401(k) plan with company matching program
- Mental Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental well being
- Flexible PTO, 13 company wide days off throughout the year & paid Holiday Shutdown
- Learning & Development programs
- Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment
- Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle
- Free Tile Products
Life360 Values
Our company’s mission driven culture is guided by our shared values to create a trusted work environment where you can bring your authentic self to work and make a positive difference
- Be a Good Person - We have a team of high integrity people you can trust.
- Be Direct With Respect - We communicate directly, even when it’s hard.
- Members Over Metrics - We focus on building an exceptional experience for families.
- High Intensity High Impact - We do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Our Commitment to Diversity
We believe that different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better results. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic best selves to work.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at Life360. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any legally protected status.
We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. We believe that a diversity of perspectives and experiences create a foundation for the best ideas. Come join us in building something meaningful.
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Since the majority of our staff is located on the US West Coast, our primary working hours will be 9-4pm PST
