Accountant - Remote job Finance / Legal at Trupanion

Trupanion is a leading provider of medical insurance for cats and dogs in North America. Our mission is to help loving, responsible pet owners budget and care for their pets. At Trupanion, we offer a collaborative, casual, and pet-friendly environment where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

Position Summary:

Trupanion is looking for a dynamic, energetic, and highly curious Accountant who will play a key role in the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and analytics. As a critical member of a rapidly growing public company, this role will work collaboratively across the finance team to complete monthly close tasks and duties as well as cross-functional coordination among teams and departments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of prioritizing and managing tasks and projects with competing deadlines, and a passion for process improvement. This is a hands-on position that will gain exposure to a variety of areas while helping the company to scale rapidly.

At Trupanion, we believe in a flexible workplace! We know that talented pet-loving professionals are everywhere. This is a position open to candidates anywhere in the US. If you live in the greater Seattle area, you will have a hybrid remote/in-office schedule where you will work from our casual, pet-friendly office at least 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to monthly close in accordance with US GAAP to meet close, reporting, and filing timelines and ensure adherence to SOX requirements for related areas
• Prepare complex journal entries and account reconciliations in areas such as revenue, claims, and cash
• Work on ad-hoc special projects and analysis, including support for statutory reporting efforts
• Prepare internal and external deliverables for SEC reporting, quarterly reviews, and year-end audits
• Think critically and maintain an inquisitive mentality to recommend, implement, and document process improvements to promote efficiency and SOX compliance

Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in Accounting or Finance preferred, equivalent experience accepted
• CPA preferred
• 2-3 years of accounting experience required
• Experience in a multi-entity environment is a plus
• Experienced with GAAP and financial statements, has the ability to understand technical accounting concepts and topics

Skills:

• Month-end close in a fast-paced and constantly evolving business environment and/or public accounting experience would be a plus
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Workday experience a plus
• Strong analytical ability and detail oriented
• Desire to creatively problem-solve and innovate processes

Compensation: 

• The pay range for this position is $68,000 - $80,000, on a full-time schedule. 
• Along with base salary, Trupanion employees may be eligible for monthly bonuses. 
• We want all employees to be invested in Trupanion’s success, so we grant Restricted Stock Units to all new team members. Our new hire grants vest over 4 years.  

Benefits and Perks:

• Full medical, dental, and vision benefits at no cost to the employee
• Four weeks of paid time off and 9 paid float holidays (you can decide which days are most important to you!)
• Five-week sabbatical after five years of employment
• Open, casual, pet-friendly, and fun office environment
• Free medical health insurance for your pet (1 dog or cat)
• Paid time off to volunteer at nonprofit organizations
• Seattle Office Amenities: Free on-site gym, free dog walking services for office pets during business hours, free parking, and paid ORCA cards.

For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about

Learn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

We will ensure that individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.