Staff Accountant

WHOOP
Boston, MA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for detail-oriented accounting professionals who thrive in collaborative environments and have experience with ERP systems, who are based in or willing to relocate to Boston, MA, and who seek a senior role with exposure across multiple departments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 1-3 years of accounting experience and a background in public accounting
    — “1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus
  • Individuals with a foundational knowledge of U.S. GAAP and a desire to grow within a high-performing accounting team
    — “Foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles
  • Professionals comfortable with data-heavy tasks and interested in leveraging automation and AI for process optimization
    — “leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency

Things to consider

  • Relocation to Boston, MA is required if not already based there
    — “Candidates must be willing to relocate, if necessary, to work from our Boston office
  • Compensation may align more with the starting range of $60,000
    — “While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with ERP systems like NetSuite or Oracle in your resume and interview
    — “Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, or a comparable ERP system is a plus
  • Emphasize your ability to manage complex accruals and prepaid expenses accurately
    — “Prepare prepaid expense schedules and monthly amortization entries
  • Showcase your analytical skills and examples of process improvement initiatives you've led or supported
    — “Contribute to process improvement and finance transformation initiatives
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • supporting the month-end close process
  • maintaining fixed asset accounting
  • preparing amortization entries
Typical background
accounting experienceU.S. GAAP

Skills & requirements

Required

Month-end Close ProcessFixed Assets AccountingPrepaid Expense ManagementExpense Management

Preferred

Annual AuditsProcess Improvement

Stack & domain

U.S. GAAPCore Accounting PrinciplesExcelNetsuiteOracleERP SystemAutomationAi-driven SolutionsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkOrganizationDetail-orientedCuriosityCPAAccountingFinanceOperations

About the role

Original posting from WHOOP via Ashby

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and extend healthspan. Through continuous health and performance monitoring, WHOOP empowers members to better understand their bodies and make informed decisions that improve their daily lives.

As a Staff Accountant, Corporate Accounting, you will play a key role in supporting the accuracy, integrity, and scalability of WHOOP's financial operations. You will support critical areas of the month-end close process, including fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, expense management, and balance sheet reconciliations. This role offers broad exposure across the organization through partnerships with Marketing, Manufacturing, Legal, Operations, R&D, and Finance teams. This is an excellent opportunity to build a strong technical foundation, gain a deep understanding of WHOOP's business operations, and grow within a high-performing accounting team.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and eager to learn, with a passion for problem-solving and leveraging technology to improve efficiency.

This role is based in Boston, MA. Candidates must be willing to relocate, if necessary, to work from our Boston office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the month-end close process through the preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and monthly fluctuation analyses, helping ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial results.
  • Support the monthly marketing accrual process by gathering inputs from Marketing stakeholders and preparing accrual calculations related to campaigns, agency relationships, and partnerships with high-profile athletes, influencers, and brand ambassadors.
  • Maintain fixed asset accounting, including recording asset additions, placements, transfers, disposals, and monthly depreciation, partnering with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and R&D teams to support capital expenditure initiatives.
  • Prepare prepaid expense schedules and monthly amortization entries, reviewing vendor contracts and invoices to help ensure costs are recorded over the appropriate benefit period.
  • Support company-wide expense management processes, helping ensure accurate reporting, policy compliance, and scalable controls.
  • Support annual audits and quarterly reviews by preparing schedules and supporting documentation and assisting with responses to auditor inquiries.
  • Contribute to process improvement and finance transformation initiatives by supporting system implementations, documenting standard operating procedures, and leveraging automation and AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of accounting experience; public accounting experience is a plus
  • Foundational understanding of U.S. GAAP and core accounting principles.
  • CPA candidacy or interest in pursuing the CPA is a plus.
  • Strong Excel skills, with comfort working with large datasets.
  • Experience with NetSuite, Oracle, or a comparable ERP system is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with intellectual curiosity and a willingness to ask questions and learn.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated by continuous improvement and process optimization.

The WHOOP compensation philosophy is designed to attract, motivate, and retain exceptional talent by offering competitive base salaries, meaningful equity, and consistent pay practices that reflect our mission and core values.

At WHOOP, we view total compensation as the combination of base salary, equity, and benefits, with equity serving as a key differentiator that aligns our employees with the long-term success of the company and allows every member of our corporate team to own part of WHOOP and share in the company's long-term growth and success.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $60,000 -$90,000. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within each range, individual pay is based on factors such as job-related skills, experience, performance, and relevant education or training.

In addition to the base salary, the successful candidate will also receive benefits and a generous equity package.

These ranges may be modified in the future to reflect evolving market conditions and organizational needs. While most offers will typically fall toward the starting point of the range, total compensation will depend on the candidate's specific qualifications, expertise, and alignment with the role's requirements.

Source: WHOOP careers (Ashby)

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