Senior Accounting Associate

Underdog
United States
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior accounting professionals with regulatory and fintech experience who thrive in a remote-first, collaborative environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 3-5 years of accounting experience and a CPA license or active pursuit of it
    — “3-5 years of progressive accounting experience”
  • Individuals who enjoy building scalable financial processes and adapting to new regulatory frameworks
    — “Help design and improve scalable accounting and reporting processes as the business grows”
  • Professionals with a background in ERP systems and a knack for identifying automation opportunities
    — “Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, or similar”

Things to consider

  • The role requires active CPA license or certification in progress
    — “Active CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification required”
  • There is a need for regular in-person collaboration despite the remote-first setup
    — “regular in-person gatherings that help teams build, iterate, and move fast together”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with financial reporting in regulated environments like fintech or betting
    — “regulatory reporting requirements, including preparation of supporting workpapers and schedules”
  • Demonstrate ability to document and improve internal controls and accounting policies
    — “Partner with Accounting leadership to document, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls”
  • Showcase skills in ERP systems and automation to align with the company’s growth goals
    — “Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to reduce manual work and increase operational efficiency”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • support month-end close
  • prepare journal entries
  • assist with regulatory reporting
Typical background
accountingfinanceERP systems

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingFinancial AnalysisERP SystemsGAAPInternal ControlsAudits

Preferred

Process AutomationData AnalyticsAi-enabled WorkflowsFintech

Stack & domain

AccountingTreasuryRegulatory Financial OperationsFinancial InfrastructureAccounting PoliciesProceduresInternal ControlsAuditsRegulatory ExaminationsCompliance ReviewsScalable Accounting ProcessesReporting ProcessesAutomationProcess ImprovementsERP SystemsNetsuiteSageIntellectual CuriosityProblem-solvingComplex Business ModelsFinancial ProductsRegulatory FrameworksOperational EfficiencyCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationTeamworkAccuracyOwnershipFast-paced EnvironmentAttention To DetailHigh Degree Of AccuracyCPA

About the role

Original posting from Underdog via Greenhouse

At Underdog, we make sports more fun.

Our thesis is simple: build the best product for sports fans and we will win the space. Founded in 2020, we're one of the fastest-growing sports companies ever, and there’s still so much left to do. We've built and scaled products across fantasy sports, sports betting, and prediction markets, all united in one app that’s seamless, intuitive, and actually fun to use.

Underdog isn’t for everyone. One of our core values is give a sh*t. The people who win here are the ones who care, push, and perform. We’re remote-first by design, but highly collaborative with regular in-person gatherings that help teams build, iterate, and move fast together.

Got that dog in you? Join us.

After all, winning as an Underdog is more fun.

This role sits at the intersection of accounting, treasury, and regulatory financial operations, supporting the growth of Underdog's business, including our licensed Futures Commission Merchant (FCM).

We are seeking a strong accounting professional with solid technical accounting fundamentals. The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, enjoys solving complex problems, and is excited to learn the accounting, reporting, and regulatory requirements of a rapidly evolving business.

You will work closely with Accounting, Finance, Data, and Product teams to help build scalable accounting processes and financial infrastructure.

What you'll do:

Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, financial analyses, and supporting schedules

Assist with regulatory reporting requirements, including preparation of supporting workpapers and schedules

Support daily capital, liquidity, and customer fund reporting processes and related reconciliations

Prepare and investigate daily trade, position, cash, and balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring timely resolution of reconciling items

Partner with Accounting leadership to document, implement, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Support annual audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance reviews by preparing documentation and responding to requests

Help design and improve scalable accounting and reporting processes as the business grows

Identify opportunities for automation and process improvements to reduce manual work and increase operational efficiency

Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Data, and Product teams to support new products and business initiatives

Who you are:

3-5 years of progressive accounting experience

Active CPA license or actively pursuing CPA certification required 

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals

Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills

Ability to learn complex business models, financial products, and regulatory frameworks quickly

Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy and ownership

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment

Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams

Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, Sage, or similar

Bonus points if you have:

Big 4 audit or advisory experience

Experience with launching new products

Experience with process automation, data analytics, or AI-enabled workflows

Experience working in a high-growth startup or fintech environment

Our target starting base salary range for this position is between $100,000 and $120,000,  plus target equity. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including relevant experience, skills and expertise, interview performance, and other market considerations.

What we can offer you:

Unlimited PTO for full-time employees (we're extremely flexible with the exception of the first few weeks before and into the NFL season)

16 weeks of fully paid parental leave

Home office stipend

A virtual-first culture, but we come together a few times per year in person for offsites, trainings, hackathons, and more

Slack reactions for every occasion

401k with up to 5% employer match

Company paid health, dental, vision plan options for employees and dependents, FSA, and more

Opportunity to celebrate your favorite sports teams through local meetups and company-sponsored events

Claude and ChatGPT enterprise accounts

#LI-REMOTE

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Source: Underdog careers (Greenhouse)

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