Staff Accountant
Job description
Who we are
We are Kisi, a physical security technology company that accelerates a world where the right people can share physical resources at any time. Founded in 2012, Kisi operates from a headquarter in Brooklyn (USA), an office in Stockholm (Sweden), and a remote team across the globe.
What we do
We bring simple and secure physical security to people and organizations anywhere. Our award-winning hardware and compliance-certified software form the core of our physical security platform that helps businesses around the world connect and control their spaces through the cloud. With our seamless access experience and real-time data and analytics we help make spaces available to the right people at any time. But don’t just take our word for it: explore our award-winning Reader Pro, which recently won the coveted GOOD DESIGN award as well as the prestigious iF Design Award. Curious about how Kisi works? Check out this short product demo.
How and why we do it
At Kisi, you will have the freedom to do your work in the way you work best. There’s a flat hierarchy (work alongside our co-founders Carl, Max, and Bernie!), a strong sense of ownership, and the freedom to get creative. We also try to limit meetings as much as possible so that you can have dedicated focus time. Our mission is clear: ensure ease of facility access and remote space management, providing access systems to create a secure future where spaces are connected and accessible without boundaries.
Your role
As staff accountant you explain the business through numbers. You play a pivotal role in financial management, overseeing the organization's accounting processes, budgeting, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations. You also contribute to strategic decision-making by providing valuable insights based on financial analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate will be able to work a hybrid schedule in our Brooklyn office.
Remote friendly for candidates based in the following states: AK, AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, KS, MA, MD, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, WA
Your responsibilities
- Own Kisi’s GAAP compliant accounting and on-time reporting
- Manage corporate finance specialists & mentor junior accountants
- Monitor budget adherence
- Swedish Subsidiary accounting conversion and aggregate it with the US Entity
- Oversee AR, AP, FA, Payroll and Inventory
Job requirements
Your qualifications
- GAAP accounting expertise
- Current or previous CPA license required
- Detail oriented and passionate about internal accounting
- SaaS, hardware and international business accounting experience
What you can expect
- Impact. It’s all about making a positive impact on people’s everyday lives. At Kisi, you are expected to make meaningful contributions to shape the future of physical security.
- Excellence. We strive for excellence and best-in-class experiences in everything we do. We are innovative and obsessed with the details that matter.
- Culture. Our culture is not a written manifest, but the result of all of us. We place great emphasis on building a company that is open, welcoming, challenging, and fun.
- Ownership. We don’t believe in micro-management, but we do believe in setting and getting goals. At Kisi, you will own goals, and have freedom under responsibility.
- Diversity. We are American, Argentinian, Brazilian, Danish, English, Ethiopian, German, Indian, Nigerian, Swedish, and more.
Learn more about who we are, and our Values.
Your benefits
- Team offsites. The Kisi Krew meets up from time to time in person in new exciting locations.
- Equipment. You will be set up with all the necessary equipment needed to do your job to the best of your ability.
- Vacation days. Sweden: minimum 25 days PTO. USA and Remote: minimum 20 days PTO.
- Healthcare and pension. USA: health coverage, 401k. Sweden: health coverage, life insurance, pension plan. Remote: build your own package.
- Grow with us. We are here to support you in your growth whether you want to become a manager, learn a new skill, or move into a new role.
- Referral program. You will get $2.500 for each successful hire we make from your referrals.
What’s not to like? Send in your application, free up your calendar, and let's talk!
Your process with us
Application > CV screening > Intro call > Technical Interview > Recruitment challenge > Recruitment Challenge Interview > Offer
After successful interviews and the job offer is signed, we will conduct a background check.