Senior Accountant

Job description

About Us: DailyPay is transforming the way people get paid. As a worktech company and the industry’s leading on demand pay solution, DailyPay uses an award-winning technology platform to help America’s top employers build stronger relationships with their employees. This voluntary employee benefit enables workers everywhere to feel more motivated to work harder and stay longer on the job while supporting their financial well-being outside of the workplace. DailyPay is headquartered in New York City, with operations throughout the United States as well as in Belfast. For more information, visit DailyPay's Press Center. http://www.dailypay.com/press THE ROLE: DailyPay is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team and contribute to our growing accounting operations. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounts receivable processes while also assisting with broader accounting functions and internal control activities. You will work cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Operations, and Internal Audit to help ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, an eye for process improvement, and thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment. If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: - Embed into the Company's Corporate Accounting function, quickly developing a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, systems, and workflows - Own and manage the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all functions - Prepare and analyze AR aging reports, identifying trends, escalating issues as needed and recommending corrective actions to leadership - Lead month-end close activities related to accounts receivable, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis - Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Engineering, Product and Client Support to resolve billing discrepancies and customer disputes - Support the Corporate Accounting team with miscellaneous accounting tasks and operational processes outside of AR as needed - Serve as a subject matter expert for the AR cycle, providing guidance and supporting junior team members as needed - Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining accounting workflows and increasing automation, leveraging technology to reduce manual processes WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM: - Demonstrate a solid understanding of US GAAP and its application to accounts receivable and general accounting processes, with exposure to internal controls frameworks and risk management principles - 2-4 years of experience in accounting operations working with a public company - Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting - Work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager - Equipped with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a close attention to detail - Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a strong focus on collaboration and diplomacy - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications NICE TO HAVES: - A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or related field - CPA (or progress toward certification) - Experience managing high-volume transaction environments with a focus on accuracy and timeliness - Experience with Accounting ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and familiarity with AR-specific modules such as billing, cash application, and collections - A proactive, self-starter mentality with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment - Familiarity with technology industry WHAT WE OFFER: - Exceptional health, vision, and dental care - Opportunity for equity ownership - Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability - Employee Assistance Program - Employee Resource Groups - Fun company outings and events - Unlimited PTO - 401K with company match High-performing cultures aren't built in silos, they thrive on partnership. At DailyPay, we Commit Together to an inclusive, professional environment where multifaceted perspectives are our greatest competitive advantage. We recognize that our team members don’t live “single-issue lives,” and we lean into the wide-ranging backgrounds and life stages that sharpen our collective decision-making. In our high-trust environment, we empower you to Challenge Norms. We’ve created a space where it is safe to ask difficult questions, disrupt the status quo, and share bold perspectives without fear of professional fallout. We believe that by checking our own assumptions and staying curious about the experiences of others, we arrive at better, more innovative results. We provide the space for you to do your best work through peer advocacy and transparent career development. If you are looking for a culture that values intellectual honesty, celebrates the unique lived experiences of its people, and thrives on collective success, you’ll find it here. If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to peopleops@dailypay.com. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable. DailyPay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.