Role Description
The Accounting Operations Specialist at Globalli will support day-to-day accounting operations including receivables and payables, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and month-end reporting across our global operations. Reporting initially to the Head of Finance, this role plays a key part in ensuring accurate bookkeeping and timely processing of transactions and payments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multi-entity, multi-currency environment. The role requires overlap with the US Eastern Time zone and an appreciation for the demands of a global startup.
What You’ll Do
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Core Accounting Operations
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Support day-to-day bookkeeping, including posting revenue and expenses, payroll entries, and month-end accruals.
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Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
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Prepare and reconcile intercompany journal entries.
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Assist with all month-end close activities, including inter-company adjustments and balance sheet reconciliations, leading to financial statement preparation.
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Assist with reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including monthly and budget variance reports.
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Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable
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Support invoicing and accounts receivable management, including monitoring collections and following up on outstanding items.
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Manage accounts payable: review vendor invoices, verify approvals, resolve issues and prepare payments in accordance with policy.
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Assist with onboarding of new vendors, ensuring proper documentation is collected.
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Treasury Operations
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Support visibility into the company’s treasury and cash movements, helping to ensure timely movement of funds across global bank accounts to meet operational needs.
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Coordinate closely with Payroll Operations and HR to support internal and external payroll disbursements.
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Support the opening of new bank accounts in various jurisdictions, collaborating with Legal and Compliance for required documentation.
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Compliance, Ad Hoc Projects & Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Assist with sales tax, VAT, and other regulatory reporting, filings, and payments across several assigned jurisdictions.
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Support audits and financial reviews as needed.
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Support special projects tied to evolving business needs and strategic priorities.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; progress toward CPA, ACCA, CA, or equivalent qualification is a plus.
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5 or more years of accounting experience; exposure to a multi-entity or multi-currency environment is highly desirable.
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Good understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
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Hands-on experience with month-end close, consolidations, and reconciliations.
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with modern accounting systems preferred.
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Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication skills and comfort partnering across teams and time zones.
Nice To Haves
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Experience with AR/AP, treasury management, and statutory compliance.
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Fluency or proficiency in additional languages, such as Spanish.
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Experience working in a SaaS or tech startup environment.
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Prior exposure to global payroll operations or multi-country financial compliance.