Senior Accountant

Job description

Spellbook is the most comprehensive AI copilot for transactional lawyers. It works directly inside Microsoft Word to help legal teams draft, review, and negotiate contracts up to 10x faster and with greater precision. Today, more than 4,000 law firms, in-house teams, and solo practitioners rely on Spellbook to simplify their workflows and eliminate the drudgery of everyday contract work. We are backed by leading investors including Khosla Ventures, Thomson Reuters Ventures, Inovia Capital, The LegalTech Fund, Bling Capital, and Moxxie Ventures. The company recently raised $50 million in Series B funding, led by Keith Rabois at Khosla Ventures, bringing its total funding to more than $80 million. *This is an existing vacancy ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a highly technical Senior Accountant to help scale our accounting function. This role will own core accounting operations while also supporting multi-entity consolidations, complex revenue recognition, cross-border tax coordination, and audit readiness. You will work closely with the VP Finance to ensure Spellbook’s financial reporting infrastructure can support a high-growth global SaaS business. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex accounting problems, building scalable processes, and operating in a fast-moving startup environment. RESPONSIBILITIES FINANCIAL CLOSE & REPORTING - Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process - Prepare and review general ledger entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules - Support the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities - Maintain accounting records in accordance with ASPE / GAAP and internal accounting policies - Improve close efficiency with a target of monthly financial statements prepared within 10 business days MULTI-ENTITY ACCOUNTING & CONSOLIDATION - Manage accounting for multiple legal entities across jurisdictions (Canada, US, and future international entities) - Prepare intercompany entries, eliminations, and consolidation adjustments - Maintain documentation and processes supporting transfer pricing and intercompany transactions - Assist with foreign currency accounting and entity-level financial reporting REVENUE RECOGNITION - Support accounting for complex SaaS revenue arrangements, including: - multi-year contracts - enterprise agreements - discounts and contract modifications - bundled offerings and add-ons - Ensure revenue recognition aligns with relevant accounting standards and internal policy - Work closely with Sales and RevOps to ensure contracts are structured and recorded correctly AUDIT & COMPLIANCE - Support annual financial statement audits, including preparation of audit schedules and working papers - Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other external stakeholders - Ensure compliance with corporate tax filings, indirect taxes, and regulatory requirements - Help maintain strong internal controls and documentation TAX & CROSS-BORDER COORDINATION - Assist with Canadian and US corporate tax compliance - Coordinate with external advisors on international tax, sales tax, and transfer pricing - Support documentation and accounting treatment for cross-border transactions PROCESS & SYSTEMS - Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting processes - Build scalable documentation and accounting policies - Partner with finance and operations teams to improve data integrity across financial systems - Other responsibilities as required QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field - CPA designation strongly preferred - 4–7 years of accounting experience, including public accounting or high-growth tech companies - Strong understanding of: - financial reporting - revenue recognition - consolidations - intercompany accounting - Experience supporting financial statement audits - Familiarity with multi-entity or international accounting environments - Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills - Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.) WHY JOIN SPELLBOOK? - Embrace autonomy and accountability in a flexible work environment; we focus on outcomes and empower you to determine how to get the job done - Access our company-paid group benefits for you and your family, with $1,000 towards mental health support - Disconnect during our holiday closure and take advantage of our generous time off policies throughout the year - Enjoy monthly paid meals, an annual wellness allowance to support your well-being and parental leave top-ups as your family grows - Secure your stake in our success; you’ll receive competitive stock option grants as a pivotal early employee INCLUSIVE HIRING AT SPELLBOOK We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive candidate experience. Should you require any accommodation whatsoever during the interview process, please inform us without any hesitation. Spellbook is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment and opportunity in all phases of recruitment, selection, and employment, in compliance with employment law. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other protected category. Spellbook is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN RECRUITMENT Spellbook uses artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to support administrative and efficiency-focused aspects of our recruitment process. This includes activities such as drafting job descriptions, generating interview questions, note-taking and recordings, and supporting sourcing and scheduling workflows. All candidate evaluations, interviews, and hiring decisions are made by members of the Spellbook team. While AI tools may assist with screening and assessment, they do not replace human judgment in selection decisions. Our use of AI is intended to streamline routine tasks, improve consistency, and enhance the overall candidate experience. We are committed to upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in all hiring activities. Spellbook regularly reviews its recruitment practices to mitigate bias and to ensure alignment with applicable laws and evolving best practices. OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY Spellbook uses industry benchmark data to establish compensation bands for all roles. The salary range listed for a position reflects the expected total wage range for the role—including base salary and on-target commissions, where applicable—and may span multiple career levels. Final compensation is determined during the interview process based on factors such as experience, skills, scope, and role level. In addition to base salary and applicable commissions, total rewards may include equity, health and wellness benefits, and other company programs. Full details will be shared during the interview process.