Staff Accountant (Contract to Hire) - BiggerPockets

BiggerPockets is a dynamic company focused on empowering individuals in their real estate investment journey. With a community of over 3,000,000 members, we provide essential content, tools, and resources designed to help both seasoned investors and newcomers alike. We prioritize education, offering valuable insights to avoid common pitfalls, navigate the complexities of investing, and make informed financial decisions.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant on a contract/consulting basis to join our team. This is a full-time (40 hours per week) role that will play a key part in our month-end close process, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and various reporting and financial analysis tasks.

We have budgeted to transition this role to a full-time position in Q1 and are exclusively considering candidates who are interested in converting to a full-time employee.

If you’re eager to be part of a thriving company and show off your accounting skillset, this is the role for you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end close process, including preparing journal entries with supporting documentation
• Create monthly reporting packages for management & investors
• Monthly reconciliations of cash, credit cards & bank accounts
• Manage day-to-day functions of A/P and A/R
• Process semi-monthly payroll
• Compliance reporting for insurance, banks, taxes, 401(k) plan & payroll
• Assist with annual audit & tax with CPA firm
• Work with operations team to maintain company metrics & KPI reporting
• Manage special projects and ad-hoc financial analysis

Qualifications

• Degreed accountant with 1-3 years’ experience in audit/assurance or tax role with CPA firm; or strong track record in a corporate accounting role
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting, including revenue recognition
• Hands-on experience participating in the monthly close cycle a plus
• Strong Excel & financial analysis skills are required
• Experience with NetSuite ERP a plus
• Experience in the tech industry preferred (software, SaaS, B2C)
• Self-motivated, resourceful, forward-thinking mindset
• Strong attention to detail & accuracy, with the ability to also understand the big picture
• Positive, team-oriented person who can proactively interface with entire organization

Contract Details

• $35 - $45 / hour based on experience
• ~3 month contract (ideally will convert to FTE in late Q1)
• We are exclusively considering candidates who are interested in converting to a full-time employee
• Salary on full time basis: $65k - $80k (based on experience) + 10% yearly bonus AND an excellent benefits package

Equipment

• As a contractor / consultant, you will need to provide your own work equipment
• As a full time employee, we will provide you with all essential work equipment

Schedule

• Core Hours: Monday - Friday (9am - 4pm MT)
• 40 hours per week within core hours

Location

• Denver, Colorado 80222
• Hybrid Schedule (1 day per week in office to start - 3 days per week in office late Q2)