Senior Accountant at Trustly in New York

Job description

• Application
• We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Controllers organisation and own general ledger accounting and financial reporting for one or more Trustly entities in the Americas region. This is a hands-on GL and financial reporting role: the successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant with deep US GAAP expertise, comfortable owning the close process end to end and partnering with auditors, tax, and cross-functional finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Own the accurate and timely month-end and year-end close for assigned entities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• General Ledger Accounting: Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, classified, and supported in accordance with US GAAP.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and/or review financial statements and management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP (and IFRS at Group level where applicable).
• Audit Management: Act as a day-to-day point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules, responding to requests, and helping ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and relevant financial controls, and support SOX or other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analytical reviews, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, close efficiency, and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other finance and business teams on accounting matters, technical questions, and cross-functional projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with public accounting experience (Big 4 or national accounting firm).
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP; experience with IFRS is a plus given Trustly's global reporting requirements.
• Public accounting experience (e.g., at a Big 4 or national accounting firm) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting external audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite experience preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.

Skills

Required

• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting software
• Strong Excel skills

Preferred

• Experience with IFRS
• NetSuite experience

Benefits

• $110K – $130K • 10% bonus