Senior Accountant

About Fora

Fora is the modern travel agency, redefining what it means to be a travel advisor in today’s world. We’re a next-generation platform that provides a comprehensive, business-in-a-box solution —combining cutting-edge technology , personalized training , a vibrant community , and exclusive industry partnerships —all designed to empower anyone with a passion for travel to turn that passion into a thriving business. Whether you're a travel enthusiast or an experienced professional, Fora equips you with everything needed to launch and scale a successful travel advisory business , making it the ultimate way to align work with your lifestyle.

At the heart of Fora is our mission: to power the next generation of travel entrepreneurs to transform their love for travel into a fulfilling full-time or part-time career, offering unparalleled flexibility, autonomy, and support. We believe that everyone, from seasoned travel professionals to first-time entrepreneurs, can build a career that’s both profitable and aligned with their passions.

Our platform combines innovative technology with the human touch, offering:

• Best-in-class training programs to help agents develop expert knowledge, no matter their starting point.


• A powerful suite of tools for booking, client management, and marketing, ensuring agents can focus on delivering exceptional travel experiences.


• Access to an engaged community of fellow advisors , fostering collaboration, support, and shared learning.


• Exclusive partnerships with top travel brands, providing access to competitive rates, perks, and experiences that elevate advisors’ offerings.

Since our founding in 2021 by experienced travel entrepreneurs Henley Vazquez , Jake Peters , and Evan Frank , Fora has experienced rapid growth, expanding to a team of 180+ full-time employees based in downtown New York City . Earlier this year, we announced our $60 million Series B and C investment rounds , led by Thrive Capital and Insight Partners , with participation by previous investors including Forerunner and Heartcore Capital. This funding represents a vote of confidence in the enduring power of entrepreneurship, and secures our ability to build a category-defining travel brand. We have a vision for the future that leverages the best of humans and the best of technology to create the first truly unified platform for all travel needs - from staycation to the safari.

We're proud of the recognition we've received, including:

• LinkedIn’s Top Startups List 2024


• Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 and 2023


• Built In 2025 Best Places to Work


• And several "top agency" awards from our fantastic partners including Virtuoso, IHG, Four Seasons , and more

Fora is a mission-driven company that believes in the power of entrepreneurship, community, and passion. As we continue to grow, we are looking for more talented and like-minded individuals to join our team - people who are excited about transforming the travel space and helping us scale our vision globally.

About The Role

Fora is seeking a Senior Accountant to support the company’s international expansion and strengthen a growing finance function. The Senior Accountant will own meaningful areas of the month end close, help maintain accounting integrity and controls, and play a key role in scaling processes as Fora grows. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accountant who wants both ownership and growth. The person in this seat will influence how accounting evolves, gain visibility into how the business operates, and step into a role that values judgment, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily, weekly, and month end close activities including journal entries, reconciliations, roll forwards, variance analysis, and financial statement preparation


• Own specific close areas such as balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, revenue related entries, and select international accounting workflows


• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable operations including invoice creation, customer setup, cash application, and reconciliations


• Maintain and improve accounting policies, documentation standards, and internal controls


• Partner with cross functional teams to support financial reporting, business operations, and system workflows


• Collaborate with external auditors and assist with annual audit preparation


• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline close timelines and enhance process scalability


• Work with FP&A partners on budget monitoring, variance explanations, and financial insights


• Contribute to implementing new tools, systems, and accounting processes to support growing transaction volume and expanding international footprint


• Support ad hoc projects, reporting, and strategic initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field


• 2 to 5 plus years of public accounting (Big 4 preferred) or corporate accounting experience, or 10 plus years in small to medium business accounting


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards


• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookup functions, and advanced formulas, with comfort working with large datasets


• Hands on experience with accounting or finance systems such as QuickBooks, Netsuite, Campfire, Ramp, Sage Intacct, Mercury, or Metabase


• Experience preparing or reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements


• Demonstrated ownership of month end close responsibilities including balance sheet and income statement components


• Experience with accrual accounting, revenue, or complex accounting estimates


• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem solving skills


• Detail oriented, proactive, collaborative, and comfortable in a fast paced, evolving environment


• Able to work in the US and currently based in NYC or willing to relocate

Strongly Preferred

• Experience working with external auditors


• Experience improving close timelines


• Experience implementing new tools or workflows


• US federal tax filing experience and/or state tax filing experience


• Bi-lingual Spanish-English or Portuguese-English

Compensation

Compensation for this role varies based on experience, with an indicative range of $70K–$100K + equity. Final compensation will depend on the level at which the candidate is hired, as we’re considering multiple levels for this role.

Additional benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation


• Health Insurance (including an option completely covered by Fora HQ)


• Dental & Vision Insurance


• Wellhub Memberships


• 401k plan with company match


• Commuter Benefits


• Supplemental Life Insurance


• Stock Options

This role is based in our beautiful New York City office (Tribeca/Fidi) with lots of natural light and great views.

Our Values

We’re forging our own path

Fora has always been about driving change within the industry. We’re not interested in maintaining the status quo.

We’re stronger together

Community is our cornerstone and collective power is our strength. We believe we can all go further when we operate together, using our combined leverage to unlock better opportunities and outcomes for our advisors, partners, and travelers.

We believe in technology

We believe technology is an answer to some of the most fundamental challenges the travel industry faces. We believe advancements in AI, bold investments in our platforms, and a world-class data infrastructure will transform the work of our advisors and our partners, while creating better travel experiences for travelers.

We’re here to serve

We operate in service of our community and believe that when they’re empowered to focus on what they do best, we all win. It’s why we relentlessly advocate for our advisors and prioritize their best interest every step of the way.

We mean business

Fora is equal parts fun, meaningful work and serious travel business. We’re unlocking opportunities for thousands of travel entrepreneurs, delivering a stream of high-quality guests at scale for our partners, and providing a superior travel experience for our travelers. It’s a better equation for the future of our industry.

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WORK AUTHORIZATION

You must have authorization to work in the United States. Fora is unable to assist applicants with obtaining work authorization.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Fora is committed to an equitable hiring process and an inclusive work environment. BIPOC and traditionally underrepresented candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We will not discriminate and will take action to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law.