Accounting Manager

Awardco is reimagining the workplace to be more rewarding, supportive, and fun for everyone. As one of the fastest-growing companies in the employee experience industry, our mission is to help employees love what they do, love where they work, and get recognized for their efforts—especially our own employees! And as winners of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work, Best in Brightest in the Nation, and Great Place to Work, we do much more than talk the talk.

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to help lead our fast-paced accounting function. In this role, you will assist in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations while driving improvements across processes, systems, and controls in a rapidly scaling SaaS and marketplace environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, supporting complex revenue recognition under ASC 606, managing our client funds obligations, and partnering with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate thrives in a dynamic environment where processes are evolving and can balance recurring operating work with advancing the initiatives of the department and the Company. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact, take ownership, and step into a leadership role as Awardco continues to scale.                              

What you will do: 

• Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliation, and variance analysis prepared by staff and senior accountants
• Own accounting areas such as accounts payable, accrued liabilities, prepaid expenses, inventory, intercompany transactions, and deferred revenue
• Lead and support accounting functions related to our client's fund obligations
• Assist in technical accounting research and drafting memos for new transactions
• Own the annual audit, tax filings, and other reporting requirements
• Identify gaps in current processes and implement scalable, efficient solutions across the business
• Oversee, mentor, and support staff and senior accountants; provide coaching, feedback, and development opportunities
• Partner with Billing, FP&A, Operations, and Product on financial data and process alignment

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required; public accounting and SaaS or Fintech industry experience preferred
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2+ years in a managerial role
• Experience with NetSuite (preferred), including the ARM module
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments is a plus
• Proven success working in fast-paced environments or high-growth startups

Why Awardco:

• We have a revolutionary, client-approved product.
• One of the fastest growing companies in the nation: 3x Inc. 500, 2x Deloitte Technology Fast 500, 2x Mountain West Capital Network Fast 100, 3x Fast 50 (Utah Business), and 3x UV50 Fastest Growing Companies (BusinessQ), to name just a few.
• Great Place to Work certified, ranked in Inc. Best Workplaces, one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for, and ranked on the Salt Lake Tribune's Top Workplaces.
• Backed by renowned investors, both local and national.