GAAP Accountant

Working with the Accounting Manager and supporting our Controllers, you’ll be part of building out our accounting function and owning key elements of our financial close process. You’ll apply your GAAP knowledge to day-to-day accounting operations, with a roll-up-your-sleeves approach. You’ll interface with fellow Pie-oneers, vendors, partners, and related parties while being accountable for accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks.

How You’ll Do It

Drive Accounting Operations:

• Participate in the monthly accounting close process. Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal company policies. Deliver accurate information on time.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for cash accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, prepaid expenses, and expense accruals.
• Support improvements to existing accounting processes with a focus on effective internal controls.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements and footnotes.
• Improve workpapers and processes utilized to close specific accounts, including leveraging AI tools to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Partner with the Finance team to analyze historical results and improve information quality.
• Participate in projects around automation, system implementation, and best practices to drive efficiency in the accounting department.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and requests as needed.
• Support other internal teams with their accounting-related, operational needs. 

The Right Stuff

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience is required.
• Minimum 2+ years of relevant accounting experience is required.
• Strong foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Ability to apply technical accounting knowledge to real-world business transactions.
• Solid communication skills (written and verbal) to deliver information effectively and collaborate across teams.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in documentation of work performed.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional team members.

The use of AI in Application Review: To support a fair, efficient, and consistent hiring process, we use AI-powered tools to assist in the initial screening of applications. These tools help us identify qualifications and prior work experiences that align with the requirements of the role. We may also use AI assistant video tools during interviews to support note-taking and candidate evaluation. All AI-powered outputs are still subject to human oversight and decision-making at multiple stages of the process. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and consent to Pie utilizing these AI technologies to assist in our evaluation process.