Senior Accountant and Finance Specialist

We’re Plane (YC W17), a fully remote start up from Sillicon Valley. Our investors include people like Sam Altman (creator and CEO of Open AI) and Y Combinator (people behind Dropbox, Airbnb and Coinbase). Our mission is to help companies grow globally. Today, we’re doing that by helping companies hire and pay people all around the world.

We are looking for Senior Accountant & Finance Specialist to join our team.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Accountant & Finance Specialist to join our finance team. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role, requiring someone with strong accounting knowledge, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently while ensuring compliance and process optimization.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in international or multinational environments, be comfortable handling day-to-day accounting tasks, and have a keen eye for process improvements and automation. While you will work independently, you will follow established financial policies and report directly to the Head of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and contribute to daily finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, billing, collections, and subscription management.
• Perform month-end and year-end ledger reviews and reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements and support reporting requirements.
• Run accounting and financial processes across multiple entities.
• Perform payroll reviews, refunds, and deposit reconciliations.
• Ensure all tax deadlines are tracked and met (while directly managing only few tax filings).
• Maintain the finance calendar, ensuring all deadlines, filings, and compliance requirements are met.
• Draft and document accounting policies across all entities.
• Participate in review and improvement of existing processes, identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency.
• Handle intercompany transactions and reconciliations.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses and problem-solving (e.g., resolving legacy issues).
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and financial integrity across all operations.

Requirements

Experience & Knowledge

• At least 4-5 years of experience in accounting and finance operations, preferably in a startup or fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes (GL, AP, AR, payments, collections, reconciliations, and financial reporting).
• Ability to prepare financial reports and document accounting policies for multiple entities.
• International accounting experience – preferably with exposure to PL, UK, CA or US accounting standards.
• Familiarity with tax systems in at least one country
• Proven ability to review and enhance financial processes, identifying opportunities for automation and optimization.

Skills & Competencies

• Proactive and independent – able to take ownership of tasks and drive them to completion.
• Problem-solving mindset – able to work through complex financial issues, including legacy reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail – ensuring financial accuracy and consistency.
• Excellent organizational skills – ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good judgment and reasoning ability – capable of making informed financial decisions.
• Flexibility to work primarily in CET time zone, with availability for meetings and coordination in US time zones.
• Fluency in English – strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets (other tools can be learned on the job).

We’d especially like to work with you if

• You have experience working with intercompany transactions and multinational financial operations.
• You have experience working remotely and in a fast-growing environment
• You’ve had a chance to work in a distributed team with people from around the globe
• You have worked at a rapidly growing company, especially a tech startup

Please apply using the below link:

https://app.dover.com/apply/29fd1c92-ae28-45c3-8fc8-e534fe372103/c7bef3d1-7404-4b3f-858e-136203d9abea/?rs=15190316