Senior Technical Accountant

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Passion, excitement & global collaboration are all core to what it means to be a FlyMate. At Flywire, we’re on a mission to deliver the world’s most important and complex payments. We use our Flywire Advantage - the combination of our next-gen payments platform, proprietary payment network and vertical specific software, to help our clients get paid, and help their customers pay with ease - no matter where they are in the world.

What more do we need to truly be unstoppable? Perhaps, that is you! 

Who we are: 

Flywire is a global payments enablement and software company, delivering high-stakes, high-value payments across the global education, healthcare, travel and B2B industries.

Today, we’ve digitized payments for more than 4,000+ global clients in more than 140 currencies across 240 countries and territories around the world.  And, we’re just getting started!

With over 1,300+ global FlyMates, representing more than 40 nationalities, and in 12 offices world-wide, we’re looking for FlyMates to join the next stage of our journey as we continue to grow.

The Opportunity:

Flywire is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to assist in revenue recognition and various technical accounting matters to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and internal & external audits. This role will report to our Director of Revenue Recognition and Technical Accounting.

The ideal candidate possesses leadership capabilities, solid operational and technical accounting background and works proactively to drive results. In addition, a successful candidate must have the ability to operate effectively in a rapidly scaling and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review customer revenue contracts to determine and document the appropriate revenue recognition to be applied

• Partner with Legal, Sales, Gross Margin Ops, and serve as the accounting point of contact on revenue recognition, and assist in contract structuring

• Assist with ad hoc technical projects as needed (e.g., business combinations, debt issuance, equity transactions, and lease transactions etc.).

• Prepare technical accounting analyses and documentation for complex accounting issues and provide accounting consultation advice to the relevant business partners.

• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of accounting policies and procedures and operational strategies including the review and implementation of process and system changes.

• Assist with certain monthly and quarterly close activities and support operational teams with accounting matters as the subject matter expert.

• Prepare relevant internal control documentation for responsible areas and ensure compliance with SOX policies.

• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure successful audit results

Here’s What We’re Looking For:

• 3-4 years of relevant experience from public accounting and/or public multinational SAAS or payment processing companies, Big 4 experience and CPA is strongly preferred

• Excellent understanding of US GAAP accounting principles with a strong knowledge of revenue recognition principles within ASC 606 Revenues from contracts with customers

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, resourceful, & self-motivated with a desire for continuous improvement

• Strong interpersonal, project management, oral and written communication skills 

• Ability to work with various business partners and influence decision making

Technologies We Use:

• Netsuite

• Floqast

• Looker

• Google Workspace

• Microsoft Office products

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, including Restricted Stock Units 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flying Start - Our immersive Global Induction Program (Meet our Execs & Global Teams)
• Work with brilliant people that will keep you on your toes, learn more about their journeys by checking out #InsideFlywire on social media
• Dynamic & Global Team (we have been collaborating virtually for years!)
• Wellbeing Programs (Mental Health, Wellness, Yoga/Pilates/HIIT Classes) with Global FlyMates 
• Be a meaningful part in our success - every FlyMate makes an impact
• Competitive time off including FlyBetter Days to volunteer in a cause you believe in and Digital Disconnect Days!
• Great Talent & Development Programs (Managers Taking Flight – for new or aspiring managers!)

Submit today and get started!

We are excited to get to know you! Throughout our process you can expect to meet with different FlyMates including the Hiring Manager, Peers on the team, the VP of the department, and a skills assessment. Your Talent Acquisition Partner will walk you through the steps and be your “go-to” person for any questions.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $56,000 to $80,000 plus restricted stock units and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, position level, and location. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and several other factors, including job-related skills, experience, relevant education and training. Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Flywire is an equal opportunity employer. With over 40 nationalities across 12 different offices diversity, gender equality, and inclusion are at the core of our people agenda. We believe our FlyMates are our greatest asset, and we’re excited to watch our unique culture evolve with each new hire.

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