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Staff Accountant, Cash Controllership

Why join us

Brex is the AI-powered spend platform. We help companies spend with confidence with integrated corporate cards, banking, and global payments, plus intuitive software for travel and expenses. Tens of thousands of companies from startups to enterprises — including DoorDash, Flexport, and Compass — use Brex to proactively control spend, reduce costs, and increase efficiency on a global scale.

Working at Brex allows you to push your limits, challenge the status quo, and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We’re committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture and believe your potential should only be limited by how big you can dream. We make this a reality by empowering you with the tools, resources, and support you need to grow your career.

Accounting at Brex

The Accounting team at Brex ensures that we have perfect financial reporting, but even more so, we serve as beta testers and power users of Brex’s financial products, providing analysis and feedback prior to product releases. Not only are we responsible for maintaining accurate books and records, we are also deeply passionate about automation and partner closely with the Engineering team to implement technological improvements.

What you’ll do

The Staff Accountant will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial records and in developing scalable and sustainable processes as the business grows. In this role, you will be exposed to a variety of areas, including but not limited to Brex Business Accounts, Brex card, intercompany transactions, key controls, and more. You will work cross-functionally across the organization, collaborating with our Banking Operations, System Engineers, and Product teams. This cross-functional work will take place in a detail-oriented environment where creative problem-solving is highly valued.

The Staff Accountant is expected to manage multiple priorities concurrently without compromising quality. This includes participating in cross-functional project work, reconciliations of bank accounts, performing month-end close duties such as reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analysis, as well as assisting with external regulatory reporting and audit requests.

Where you’ll work

This role will be based in our New York City office. You must be willing to work in office at least 2 days per week on Wednesday and Thursday, starting the week of January 6th, 2025. Employees will be able to work remotely for up to 4 weeks per year, for a minimum of one week at a time.

Responsibilities

Ownership of accounting processes related to cash accounting and bank reconciliations across Brex’s domestic and international entities
Support for accounting processes and reconciliations related to receivables, debt, reimbursements, repayments and bill pay products
Closely partner with offshore team to deliver clean, consistent and accurate reconciliations
Analyze fluctuations in relevant ledgers and provide insights on financial trends and behaviors
Supporting month end close with preparation of journal entries and reconciliations
Identifying and delivering process improvements via cross functional collaboration
Creating sustainable, repeatable and scalable processes
Identify key controls in the areas of ownership mentioned above and ensure process documentation is complete and accurate

Requirements

College graduate with a 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
1-2 years of public accounting or private industry experience
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and address difficult situations in a professional manner
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage deadlines effectively
Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
Ability to manage multiple workflows and deliver on concurrent deadlines

Bonus Points

Knowledge and experience using NetSuite, Kyriba, Blackline, Looker, Numeric and/or other data visualization software
Licensed CPA

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $78,648 USD - $98,310 USD. However, the starting base pay will depend on a number of factors including the candidate’s location, skills, experience, market demands, and internal pay parity. Depending on the position offered, equity and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package.

Please be aware, job-seekers may be at risk of targeting by malicious actors looking for personal data. Brex recruiters will only reach out via LinkedIn or email with a brex.com domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Brex via other sources should be ignored.

Brex Glassdoor Company Review

4.8

Brex DE&I Review

4.7

CEO of Brex

Henrique Dubugras and Pedro Franceschi

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What You Should Know About Staff Accountant, Cash Controllership, Brex

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career in accounting? Join Brex as a Staff Accountant in the vibrant city of New York! At Brex, we’re not just an AI-powered spend platform; we revolutionize how businesses approach their finances through intelligent corporate cards, banking, and software for travel and expenses. With a stellar roster of clients, including the likes of DoorDash and Compass, our Staff Accountant role is pivotal in ensuring that our financial records remain impeccable while also collaborating closely with our innovative Engineering team. In this dynamic position, you’ll dive deep into essential accounting processes involving cash management and bank reconciliations for our diverse domestic and international entities. Your analytical skills will shine as you provide insights into financial trends and collaborate cross-functionally with various teams. You'll engage in month-end close activities, lending your expertise in reconciliations, journal entries, and fostering process improvements that support our rapid growth. With Brex, your potential knows no bounds. We prioritize diversity and inclusivity and equip you with the resources you need to thrive. Enjoy a stimulating environment where creative problem-solving is celebrated, and the opportunity for personal and professional development is abundant. If you’re ready to step up and make a difference, Brex is where your journey begins. Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that values curiosity and innovation in the heart of New York City!

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What does a Staff Accountant at Brex do?

As a Staff Accountant at Brex, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the integrity of our financial records while developing scalable processes. Your responsibilities include managing cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our financial data is accurate and up-to-date.