Accounting Associate

Job Description

Hi there!

We're looking for an Accounting Associate to join the Accounting team at Zapier. Zapier’s on a mission to make everyone more productive at work and has helped millions of people build businesses through the power of automation. Our next Accounting Associate will report to Renee Law.

If you’re interested in advancing your career at a fast-growing, profitable, impact-driven company, then read on...

Our Commitment to Applicants

Culture and Values at Zapier

Zapier Guide to Remote Work

Zapier Code of Conduct

Diversity and Inclusivity at Zapier

About You:

• You might be a little green in accounting. You may have some education in accounting or experience in disbursements or accounts payable and you are very passionate about learning. You have a strong desire to grow into a new career path within an organization where there are lots of opportunities to expand your knowledge and experience. You are ready to jump in and get your hands dirty!
• You are willing to take on any task. Zapier is a fast-growing and nimble team. You'll be part of an accounting team that has their hands in multiple aspects of the business. You're eager to take on any project that comes your way no matter how big or how small.
• Your organizational skills are top-notch. You'll be responsible for multiple projects and tasks at any given time and can keep these organized and prioritized to ensure work gets done and logged. You like to get things done.
• You have strong communication skills. You are comfortable communicating with all levels of the organization and respond quickly and accurately to questions directed to the accounting team. You have great written skills to help write and update documentation that is clear, concise, and consistent with Zapier’s tone.
• You're resourceful. When you encounter a task you haven't done before, you know how to use Google, your network, your teammate’s knowledge, and whatever other resources available to find a good path forward.
• You have an eye for detail. You love getting into the nitty-gritty, but also have the ability to take a step back and see the bigger picture.

Things You’ll Do:

• Respond to Slack messages regarding accounting-based questions in a timely manner
• Distribute incoming mail from Zapier’s remote mailbox to others within the organization
• Organize and assign tickets from accounting’s Zendesk instance to the proper individuals for action
• Create and maintain vendor records within our AP and ERP system which includes answering vendor questions and resolving issues during the onboarding process
• Assist in processing vendor invoices in our AP and ERP system
• Help create and maintain process documentation including internal accounting documents and Zapier-facing documentation
• Gather input from accounting team to create Zapier internal announcements
• Collect and securely file credit card receipts and invoices, following up on missing receipts and invoices as needed
• Provide assistance on various projects as needed
• Review and approve requests related to Zapier’s office setup program
• Review and approve employee Expense Reports

The Whole Package

Location: North America/Canada

Our fully remote, distributed environment enables us to work with awesome people from around the world. Our team members work from 38 different countries. We generally hire based on timezones and try to keep teams together by making sure that every Zapien overlaps with their manager & teammates for at least a few hours a day.

Zapier offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus program
• Equity for All: Stock options (or equivalent) for every Zapien
• Healthcare + dental + vision coverage*
• Fertility and Adoption Assistance
• Retirement plan with 4% company match*
• $2,000 annual learning stipend for use on courses, conferences, and more—your choice
• Annual all-company retreat
• 14 weeks paid leave for new parents of biological or adopted children
• Customized Zapiversary rewards on your 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10 year work anniversaries
• Leading-edge equipment. We set you up with an Apple laptop and provide an additional budget for you to choose other home office accessories and software you may need.
• Time to renew. We encourage Zapiens to take at least 2 weeks off each year. Most of us take 4-5 weeks, in addition to locally recognized holidays.
• Opportunity to work with Zapier’s amazing partners network

*While we support Zapiens around the world the best we can, healthcare plans are available in the UK, Canada, and United States. Retirement plans are currently available specifically in the UK, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and United States. A regional benefits premium is added directly to the salary ranges for team members who are in countries where we do not have entities or provide company-sponsored benefits. When recommendations are made for base salary, the benefits premium has already been factored in.

How to Apply

At Zapier, we believe that diverse perspectives and experiences make us better, which is why we have a non-standard application process designed to promote inclusion and equity. We are looking for the best fit for each of our roles, regardless of the type of education or companies in your background, so we encourage you to apply even if your skills and experiences don’t exactly match the job description. All we ask is that you answer a few in-depth questions in our application that would typically be asked at the start of an interview process. This helps speed things up by letting us get to know you and your skillset a bit better right out of the gate. Please be sure to answer each question; the resume and CV fields are optional.

After you apply, you are going to hear back from us—even if we don’t see an immediate fit with our team. In fact, throughout the process, we strive to never go more than seven days without letting you know the status of your application. We know we’ll make mistakes from time to time, so if you ever have questions about where you stand or about the process, just ask your recruiter!

Zapier is an equal opportunity employer and we're excited to work with talented and empathetic people of all identities. Zapier does not discriminate based on someone's identity in any aspect of hiring or employment as required by law and in line with our commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging and Equity. protected by local law. Our code of conduct provides a beacon for the kind of company we strive to be, and we celebrate our differences because those differences are what allow us to make a product that serves a global user base.

Zapier is committed to inclusion. As part of this commitment, Zapier welcomes applications from individuals with disabilities and will work to provide reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [email protected].

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