Accountant

About the role

Persona is a recruiting and staffing company that hires exceptional people from 98 countries into full-time, long-term remote roles with the most ambitious companies on earth.

Our clients include Fortune 500 enterprises, fast-growing startups backed by Sequoia, Founders Fund, and Andreessen Horowitz, and high-performing companies of every size in between. We offer roles in project management, operations, finance, design, marketing, customer success, and more. Every hire is for a specific open position: one person, one dedicated client, built to last.

Every offer we make is for an open role with a single client — the kind of role that's almost impossible to find on your own: industry-leading pay set against your experience and skill, real career growth, and a stable seat at a serious company, working from home, anywhere in the world.

Persona was founded in 2018 by two Stanford graduates on a simple idea: talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't. By recruiting globally for specific client roles, we've grown into one of the fastest-growing companies in the global staffing industry. Every applicant goes through the same steps, and each one is designed to let you show what you can actually do.

We hire people who care about the craft of their work, take ownership without being asked, and want to build a career rather than just hold a job. If that's you, and one of our open roles fits, we'd like to meet you.

Role Summary

We are seeking an Accountant to join a tech-forward financial services firm that supports scaling businesses. This role handles core accounting operations end-to-end, including payroll, bookkeeping, AP, client invoicing, and bank reconciliations. The team values precision, continuous learning, and smart automation of accounting processes. Former Big Four experience (especially EY alumni) is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Process payroll across multiple clients and manage state tax compliance

Handle client invoicing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable

Perform monthly bank reconciliations and review for variances

Maintain accurate bookkeeping records in QuickBooks

Assist with financial data analysis, reporting, and ad hoc client requests

Manage client relationships through CRM and ensure responsive communication

Support implementation of digital security measures and process automation

Collaborate with senior accounting staff during month-end and year-end close

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

3+ years of accounting experience in a US-based or US-serving firm

Strong knowledge of accounting principles (debits/credits, accruals, reconciliations)

Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online and/or Desktop)

Strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

Fully fluent in English

Ability to commit long-term and full-time

Preferred qualifications

Big Four experience, particularly Ernst & Young (EY) alumni

CPA or CPA candidate

Exposure to US GAAP and multi-state payroll tax

Experience with accounting automation tools (Bill.com, Ramp, Brex, Expensify)

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, Excel, Google Sheets, Bill.com, Gusto or ADP, Ramp/Brex/Expensify, Salesforce or HubSpot CRM

Core Competencies

Quick learner who adapts to new accounting software

Detail-oriented with strong follow-through

Self-motivated and proactive about close deadlines

Clear communicator with non-finance clients

Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new tools

What We Offer

Best salaries in the industry

Work from anywhere permanently

Opportunities for growth and advancement

A fast-paced and collaborative environment

A warm, people-first company culture

Get paid in your currency of choice

Full benefits

This is a full-time, long-term remote position dedicated to one client company. Persona provides onboarding and ongoing employment support for this position.