Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to join our Accounting team. This role is key to ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and will support accounts payable and general ledger accounting. Reporting to the Senior Technical Accounting Manager, you’ll serve as a key point of contact for AP and employee spend-related questions while working cross-functionally to maintain accurate financial records, support vendor relationships, improve accounting processes, and contribute to a smooth month-end close.

The impact you'll have:

Accounts Payable

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing through Ramp, including vendor bill entry, approvals, payments, and payment forecasting.
• Maintain AP aging and ensure timely payment of vendor invoices.
• Maintain vendor records, including W-9 collection, payment details, and other required documentation.
• Reconcile vendor accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Review and validate supporting documentation and approval workflows for accuracy and compliance.
• Support accurate recording of vendor payments across Ramp and NetSuite.
• Manage incoming AP inquiries and ensure timely follow-up with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Administer corporate card and employee expense activity in Ramp, including reviewing submissions, monitoring policy compliance, and following up on missing or incomplete support.

Month-End Close & General Accounting Processes

• Prepare month end journal entries and reconcile prepaid expenses, accruals, and other assigned month-end entries.
• Review income statement trending for completeness and accuracy and assist with monthly financial reporting.
• Partner with the Product Management team to support accurate capitalization of software development activities in accordance with company policy and applicable accounting guidance.
• Partner with the Marketing team to track events spend and plan for cash outflows.
• Maintain and improve accounting process documentation, including AP procedures, close checklists, and internal workflows.
• Support external audits and participate in ad-hoc financial projects.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial records and timely resolution of accounting inquiries.
• Monitor and respond to accounting inquiries, ensuring timely resolution or routing to the appropriate team member.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
• 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a SaaS or high-growth technology environment.
• Experience with Ramp as an AP system and NetSuite for accounting.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on open items.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience using AI tools like Claude or ChatGPT to support productivity, analysis, documentation, and process improvement.
• Experience with system migrations, implementations, and change management.

Our Benefits & Perks:

🌍 Work From Anywhere – We embrace a remote-first culture, offering flexibility so you can work where you're most productive.

💰 401(k) Matching – We invest in your future.

🌴 Flexible Time Off – Work-life balance matters. Take the time you need to recharge and bring your best self to work.

👶 Paid Parental Leave – We support growing families with paid leave, fostering parent-child bonding and gender equality at home and in the workplace.

🩺 Comprehensive Benefits – We offer insurance options for employees, plus HRA, life insurance, and AD&D coverage.

💡 Values-Driven Culture – Our values aren't just words on a page—they shape how we work, make decisions, and support each other.

🤝 Pledge 1% – We’re proud to be part of the global movement to give back, dedicating 1% of our time, resources, or profits to community initiatives.

🏡 Childcare Support – Our dependent care program allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to cover eligible expenses such as daycare, preschool, summer camps, before &  after-school programs, and in-home care for children or dependents—helping you balance work and family with peace of mind.

U.S. Pay Range

$70,000 - $88,000 USD

Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate, and is provided pursuant to Equal Pay Laws. SchoolStatus intends to offer the selected candidate base pay dependent on job-related, non-discriminatory factors, such as experience. Our team will provide more information about the total compensation package for this position during the interview process.

What we do:

SchoolStatus connects educators and families around the topics that matter most. We partner with K–12 districts to improve attendance, engage families, and build trust so students can succeed.

A recognized leader in data-driven attendance and family engagement solutions, SchoolStatus enables districts and educators to move from noisy, reactive messages to proactive support on important topics including attendance, literacy progress, and overall student achievement. With actionable insights built on two decades of expertise, SchoolStatus helps educators identify which students need support early and reach families in their preferred language and communication channel with timely, personalized outreach that changes outcomes.

Today, we support districts in all 50 states and serve more than 22 million students nationwide as a trusted partner in student success.