Senior Accountant (Remote) at ZestyAI in Remote (Canada and USA)

Job description

• We're looking for a Senior Accountant to own the day-to-day accounting operations that keep ZestyAI running smoothly and our books audit-ready. This role reaches across the entire general ledger — from accounts payable and receivable to billing, employee expenses, cash, and month-end close — so you'll be equally comfortable cutting an invoice, chasing a collection, reconciling a bank account, and preparing a journal entry. It's a hands-on seat at the heart of our finance/accounting team, and you'll partner closely with the Controller, Director of Finance, and cross-functional teams — with real ownership and room to grow as we scale.
• We're a remote-first company that moves fast, and we want someone who works smarter, not harder. You should be genuinely excited to put AI and automation to work — in your own day-to-day and in the systems and processes we're building — to eliminate manual effort and make the close faster and cleaner. If you're detail-obsessed, take pride in clean reconciliations, like to roll up your sleeves and get stuff done, and get a kick out of finding a better way, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable: Own the AP cycle — process and code vendor invoices, verify approvals, and prepare payment runs for release by an authorized approver, while maintaining strong vendor relationships.
• Accounts receivable: Manage the AR cycle end to end, including customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Billing: Prepare and issue accurate, timely customer invoices in line with contract terms, and resolve billing questions and discrepancies.
• Cash reconciliation: Perform daily and monthly bank and cash reconciliations, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and discrepancies are investigated and resolved promptly.
• Employee expense reports: Review and process employee expense reports for policy compliance, accuracy, and proper coding, and administer the corporate card program.
• Month-end close: Assist with a timely and accurate monthly close, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Account reconciliations: Prepare balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and clearing reconciling items on a timely basis for review by the Controller.
• Audit support: Assist with annual financial statement audits, including preparing schedules, gathering supporting documentation, and responding to auditor requests.
• Process & controls: Help maintain and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and process documentation as the company scales.
• Automation & AI: Actively look for ways to streamline and automate accounting workflows, bringing AI and modern tools into day-to-day tasks and into the systems we rely on.
• Ad hoc: Support special projects, system improvements, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally spanning AP, AR, billing, and general ledger; a mix of public accounting and private industry is a plus.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting.
• Hands-on experience with cloud accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar), advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and experience with Ramp.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and a demonstrated ability to meet close deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to investigate and resolve discrepancies independently.
• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative, ownership-driven mindset.
• An AI-forward, work-smarter-not-harder approach, with a track record of using automation or AI tools to save time and improve accuracy in prior roles.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, remote-first environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• CPA (or working toward it).
• Experience at a high-growth technology or SaaS company.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition (ASC 606) and SaaS billing workflows.

Skills

Required

• US GAAP
• Full-cycle accounting
• Accounts payable
• Accounts receivable
• Billing
• Cash reconciliation
• Bank reconciliation
• Month-end close
• Journal entries
• Accruals
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Financial statement audits

Preferred

• CPA (or working toward it)
• Revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• SaaS billing workflows

Benefits

• You'll do high-impact work at a company using AI to help protect communities from climate risk—surrounded by exceptional teammates who value trust, ownership, and rapid growth.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, and vision).
• Stock options for all full-time employees.
• 401(k) / RRSP plans.
• Unlimited vacation, plus life insurance and disability coverage.
• Home office funding, monthly team lunches, quarterly team events, and an annual company offsite.