About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. Weāre building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. Weāre innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
šAccounts Payable: Process incoming bills, initiate payments, and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders šOperational Accounting: Categorize bank and credit card transactions, manage bank account balances, review expense reports, manage purchase requests and virtual cards, etc šYear-end 1099 Reporting: Own the 1099 reporting process by compiling payment information, communicating with vendors, and filing with the IRS šMonth-End Close: Assist the monthly financial close by recording journal entries, maintaining accurate supporting documentation, and preparing account reconciliations šReporting: Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and provide informative commentary of key business drivers; respond timely to inquiries through research and analysis šAudits: Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility šOne-off Projects: Tackle one-off and ad-hoc projects as necessary Team members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our San Francisco, New York, or Los Angeles hubs.
You
šCurious about who thrives at Whatnot? Weāve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. š2+ years professional accounting experience, preferably with experience in tech, or a high-growth startup šUnderstanding of month-end close processes and US GAAP šAdvanced Excel and data manipulation skills šProven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while running tight deadlines šAbility to work quickly and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance šBA/BS in Accounting ideally šPublic Accounting experience preferred