Accountant, Insurance and Investments
Lyft · San Francisco, CA · Accounting, Tax, & Finance Transformation
About this role
Lyft is hiring a mid-level Accountant in the finance function based in San Francisco, CA. Compensation is listed at $72,000–$90,000 per year.
- Role
- Accountant
- Function
- finance
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Department
- Accounting, Tax, & Finance Transformation
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Job description
from Lyft careersAt Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.
Lyft is looking for a motivated Accountant to join the Insurance and Investments team. This role will be critical in building a world class accounting organization to support our growth. This is an amazing opportunity to join a quickly developing team and make an immediate impact to the business. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the monthly close process for Lyft insurance and investments (including but not limited to monthly investment activity, prepaid amortization and accruals)
- Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analyses in accordance with close calendar timelines
- Assist in support of external audit, including preparation of audit requests and ongoing support
- Assist team in coordination with cross-functional partners to facilitate streamlined processes
- Assist in documentation/implementation of internal controls and ensure SOX compliance in areas of responsibility
- Proactively identify process inefficiencies and offer suggestions for improvements
- Perform special, ad-hoc projects in Accounting/Finance as requested
Experience:
- BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA license preferred
- 2+ years of accounting experience