Senior Accountant

Position Summary

Marqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves. We’re one of the earliest enablers of embedded finance, a market opportunity sized up in the trillions. Our card issuing platform provides unprecedented flexibility and control for companies to issue cards, authorize transactions, and manage payment operations in real time.   Marqeta is powering the most well known brands in the new economy (Block, Cash App, Affirm, Instacart, Doordash, Uber, Walmart, etc). Today nearly 8 out of 10 Americans use a product powered by Marqeta every week. This is the opportunity of a lifetime to work with innovators around the world and unlock equitable financial access for all.

As Marqeta’s  Senior Accountant, you will build efficient and accurate accounting processes that support the rest of the company through timely reporting and financial analysis. As part of a small but well established team, you will have the unique opportunity to own and develop these activities. A strong background in general accounting, experience with ERP systems, and a high level of curiosity for learning our business and its products will help you stand out as a top candidate.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remote within the United States  or from our Oakland, CA headquarters. We’d love for you to join us!

What You’ll Do

• Prepare monthly journal entries and account reconciliations in areas including but not limited to: Internally Developed Software, Fixed assets, Commissions 606, Accruals and Intercompany transactions.
• Prepare month-end reporting and variance analysis, investigate variances, and provide clear written documentation. Implement appropriate controls to ensure timely, accurate, and complete recording and reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely close and focus on reducing time to close.
• Prepare schedules, support, and analysis for financial statement audits and other tax & compliance projects.
• Cross functional collaboration to implement finance process automation to reduce manual labor and increase speed of process.
• Review and recommend improvements to existing accounting systems, processes, and policies. Develop and document new processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls as the company grows and scales.
• Apply technical accounting skills to make capitalization decisions and determine appropriate accounting treatment for internally developed software and facilitate reviews of projects considered for capitalization with cross-team collaborators from Engineering and Product.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5   years of related experience in accounting with a strong understanding of US GAAP
• Well versed in technical accounting guidance for internally developed software and commissions
• Ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Analytical rigor and an orientation toward data-driven management and decision making
• A high degree of agility and experience implementing new processes 
• CPA and work experience at one of the Big 4 accounting firms

Manager

• Mirela Shehova, Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Your Team

• Jason Tharp
• Ann Payne
• Megan Gemoll

Recruiter For This Role

• Kelly Hardesty

Typical Process

• Application submission
• Recruiter phone call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual “Onsite” consisting of 4-5 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible time off – take what you need
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Health insurance premiums paid 100% coverage for dependents and pets
• Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
• Free therapy sessions, financial coaching, and legal advice
• Monthly stipend to support our hybrid work model