Role Description Accounting at Descript is more than keeping the books clean. It's about building the financial foundation that allows the company to move quickly and make confident decisions. You will be a hands-on accounting leader reporting to the VP of Finance, owning the month-end close, financial reporting, and core accounting operations. You'll manage our Senior Accountant and operate across the full accounting stack — from journal entries and reconciliations to revenue recognition and systems improvements. This role has a clear growth path into a Controller position as the company scales. What You'll Do - Month-end close: Own the close process end-to-end — review the Senior Accountant's work, produce your own, and drive continuous improvements to close timelines and accuracy. - Financial reporting: Maintain high-quality internal and external financial statements across monthly, quarterly, and annual periods. - Revenue recognition: Own ASC 606 processes, ensuring accurate revenue recognition across self-serve and enterprise contracts. - Core accounting operations: Manage accounts payable, payroll accounting, accruals, and general ledger management. - Reconciliations: Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. - Tax & compliance: Support federal, state, and local tax requirements. Coordinate with external tax advisors on filings and compliance matters. Own sales tax processes. - Systems & process improvement: Identify and implement improvements across our accounting stack (NetSuite, Zip, Navan) to increase accuracy and efficiency. - Cross-functional partnership: Partner with RevOps, Sales, and Customer Support to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and operational issues are resolved quickly. Qualifications - 5–8+ years of accounting experience, preferably in high-growth SaaS or technology companies. - Strong knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition. - Deep experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. - Experience with NetSuite administration. Familiarity with Zip and Navan a plus. - Comfort working across the full accounting stack — from operational accounting to financial reporting. - A hands-on mindset — willing to dive into any accounting task needed to keep operations running smoothly. - Experience managing or mentoring junior accounting staff. - Nice to have: experience with Numeric. Requirements - The base salary range for this role is $160,000 - 185,000/year. Final offer amounts will carefully consider multiple factors, including prior experience, expertise, and location, and may vary from the amount above. Benefits - Generous healthcare package. - 401k matching program. - Catered lunches. - Flexible vacation time. Company Description Descript is building a simple, intuitive, fully-powered editing tool for video and audio — an editing tool built for the age of AI. We are a team of 150 and the backing of some of the world's greatest investors (OpenAI, Andreessen Horowitz, Redpoint Ventures, Spark Capital). Descript is the special company that's in possession of both product market fit and the raw materials (passionate user community, great product, large market) for growth, but is still early enough that each new employee has a measurable influence on the direction of the company.

• The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing personnel in the accounting department and performing an array of accounting services including data review, data entry, reconciliation and transaction processing, and numerous other tasks and projects. • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. • Provide financial information in an accurate and timely manner. • Interpret and apply accounting policies and regulations to ensure compliance. • Oversee timely month-end financial close process. • Identify trends, potential cost savings, and opportunities for financial improvements. • Summarize current financial status by assisting with analysis of general ledger accounts. • Submission of financial statements in a timely manner. • Working with operational staff to review P&L and other financial statements to improve profitability of departments. • Manage financial vendor relationships, such as CPA, banking, etc. • Work with accounting software to identify areas of better analysis, entries and development to align AccessDS and current software programs. • Financial Modeling and Forecasting. • Other duties & special projects, as assigned and based on business needs.

Role Description This role supports the Controller and HR Director as a trusted, hands-on partner in both accounting and human resources administration. This role ensures accurate, timely execution of monthly accounting functions while providing guidance on financial reporting, compliance, and internal process improvement. The position works closely with the internal bookkeeper, Controller, and HR Director to maintain high-quality financial statements and support day-to-day HR and administrative operations. - Manage the full monthly billing process. - Assist with monthly and quarterly close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. - Maintain fixed asset schedules and balance sheet reconciliations, support AP, AR, and banking activities. - Provide meaningful financial reporting, variance analysis, and trend insights. - Research and document technical accounting, tax, and compliance matters. - Prepare detailed workpapers for company income tax filings. - Manage multi-state tax filings, business license renewals, annual reports, and property tax assessments. - Oversee year-end 1099 preparation and submissions. - Review bookkeeper's work for accuracy, provide coaching, and support ongoing training. - Identify opportunities to automate processes and recommend technology enhancements to improve efficiency. - Assist with and maintain the client engagement setup and processes. - Support HR administrative processes, including benefits management, monthly benefits reconciliation, and employee file maintenance. - Assist with new hire onboarding administration and other HR operational tasks as needed. - Provide general administrative support and contribute to internal projects as assigned. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in accounting preferred. - Minimum 5 years' relevant experience in accounting and human resource operations or related administrative support roles. - Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and other cloud-based accounting platforms. - Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite, document-sharing platforms (Dropbox, etc.), and virtual collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, GoToMeeting). Requirements - Proficiency in accounting functions, including reconciliations, billing, AP/AR accounting, payroll journal entries and allocations, monthly close, and financial reporting. - Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial concepts clearly and effectively to both internal teams and clients. - Strong organizational and project management skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously. - Exceptional level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in handling sensitive accounting, financial, and human resources data. - Demonstrates a growth mindset and solutions-oriented approach by proactively seeking opportunities to learn, adapt, and improve processes. - Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and escalate appropriately. - Commitment to maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and teamwork in all interactions. - Digitally fluent and adaptable, with a willingness to learn new accounting technologies and reporting systems.

JOB SUMMARY The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing personnel in the accounting department and performing an array of accounting services including data review, data entry, reconciliation and transaction processing, and numerous other tasks and projects. Dane Street’s success relies on individual and team contributions every day. We care for our customers, each other and Dane Street. It is the responsibility for all of us to maintain a positive working environment that promotes client satisfaction and results. MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information. - Provide financial information in an accurate and timely manner. - Interpret and apply accounting policies and regulations to ensure compliance. - Oversee timely month-end financial close process. Identify trends, potential cost savings, and opportunities for financial improvements - Summarize current financial status by assisting with analysis of general ledger accounts. - Submission of financial statements in a timely manner. Working with operational staff to review P&L and other financial statements to improve profitability of departments. - Manage financial vendor relationships, such as CPA, banking, etc. - Work with accounting software to identify areas of better analysis, entries and development to align AccessDS and current software programs. - Financial Modeling and Forecasting Other duties & special projects, as assigned and based on business needs. EDUCATION/CREDENTIALS: Master’s degree in Accounting or related Finance degree required. Proficient in Quickbooks accounting software. JOB RELEVANT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of experience in an operational finance/accounting position. Business experience in a healthcare and/or insurance setting is preferred. JOB RELATED SKILLS/COMPETENCIES: Present exceptional communication skills with a clear understanding of company business lines. The ability to apply critical thinking, manage time efficiently and meet specific deadlines. Computer literacy and typing skills are essential. Highly analytical, detail oriented and problem solving skills. Ability to work independently to meet individual and team goals. Thrive in a fast-paced environment. Intermediate computer skills in Excel Experience in accounts receivable, billing, cash applications Knowledge of insurance billing for claims is a plus, dealing with confidential information. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Any lifting, bending, traveling, etc. required to do the job duties listed above. Long periods of sitting and computer work. WORK FROM HOME TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Supply and support their own internet services. Maintaining an uninterrupted internet connection is a requirement of all work from home position. This job description is subject to change at any time.