Senior Accountant

The role

The Senior Accountant will strengthen and scale accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role reports to the Assistant Controller and supports the company's growth and regulatory compliance.

What you will do

• Prepare and document journal entries in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Own and help optimize the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support the development and enhancement of internal financial reporting and reporting distribution processes.
• Assist with the annual financial statement audit by preparing supporting documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Coordinate with the parent company on tax documentation and information requests.
• Operate in a multi-entity environment.
• Assist with weekly reserve computations and related reporting.
• Develop, document, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures.
• Perform ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as needed.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment while working independently in a remote setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs and regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with a team-first mindset.
• Demonstrated ownership, initiative, and a willingness to take on new challenges.

Nice to have

• CPA designation.
• Experience working for a broker-dealer, clearing firm, or other regulated financial services organization.
• Experience with Netsuite

Benefits

• Competitive Salary & Stock Options
• Health Benefits
• New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
• Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card

About the company

Alpaca is a US-headquartered, global leader in agent-first brokerage infrastructure for stocks, ETFs, options, crypto, fixed income, 24/5 trading, and more. The company serves hundreds of financial institutions across 40 countries.