Senior Accountant
TLDR
Key member of accounting operations delivering timely GAAP-compliant reporting, strong internal controls, and process improvements in a fast-paced SaaS property-tech environment.
Who We Are
SmartRent (NYSE: SMRT) is revolutionizing how people live and work with the industry’s only end-to-end platform designed for the rental housing industry. By uniting purpose-built software, integrated hardware and full implementation and support in one ecosystem, we help owners and operators simplify operations, cut costs and deliver exceptional resident experiences. Recognized by Deloitte, HousingWire and the PropTech Breakthrough Awards, SmartRent is shaping the future of property technology and redefining what it means to make rental housing smarter.
Job Description
The Senior Accountant will be a key part of the Company’s accounting operations. The role will be responsible for accurate recording of accounting information; implementing and maintaining controls; and developing and implementing sustainable process improvements within the accounting department. This critical role will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller and have frequent interaction and work collaboratively with functions across the organization to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain the integrity of financial data by preparing journal entries, reconciliations, financial reports, and detailed analyses.
- Responsible for ad hoc projects and assisting with researching technical accounting and reporting matters, accounting principles, and financial reporting rules.
- Perform daily cash reconciliations to monitor liquidity and ensure accurate positioning
- Prepare monthly consolidation (including foreign subsidiary)
- Compile comprehensive documentation to facilitate seamless quarterly reviews and annual external audits
- Assist with the preparation of annual and quarterly financial statements with associated footnotes, in strict accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Participate in the design, evaluation, and execution of the operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.
- Monitor appropriate policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other statutory requirements, including the analysis and documentation of technical accounting issues.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of accounting experience
- Professional accounting qualification with strong technical accounting skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with a track record of building effective cross-functional relationships
- Strategic, forward-thinking mindset with the ability to identify inefficiencies, propose solutions, and anticipate obstacles
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA or CPA candidate
- Public accounting experience, including Big 4 or comparable firm
- Familiarity with SaaS business models and related accounting considerations
- Proficiency with NetSuite
- Ability to assess and adapt accounting organizational structures to support current and evolving business needs
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We Put Our Employees First
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being and future. For our US employees, this includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions. We also provide flexible and generous PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is), a competitive 401(k) with employer contributions, paid parental leave, discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services and an employee stock purchase plan to help you invest in your future.
You’ll fit right in if you:
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Do the hard work and go out of your way to deliver excellence
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Own outcomes and learn from your mistakes
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Are a collaborative and supportive team player—win or lose, you lift others up
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Value authenticity, diverse perspectives, and inclusion in the workplace
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Have a passion for smart tech and the real estate industry
Benefits
Health Insurance
medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with low deductibles and 75–100% employer contributions
discounted insurance plans for pets and legal services
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
flexible and generous PTO (because we know how important work-life balance is)
Stock Options
employee stock purchase plan
SmartRent builds an end-to-end platform tailored for the rental housing industry, combining software and hardware to streamline operations for property owners and operators. By integrating implementation and support, we enable our customers to reduce costs and enhance resident experiences, effectively transforming the way rental housing is managed.