Staff Accountant

About the role:

We are looking for a hands-on, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our New York-based Finance team. This individual will be a key contributor in ensuring the accurate and timely closing of monthly books , providing critical support for global payroll operations , and assisting with annual audits and special projects.

Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting , this role offers a unique opportunity to gain broad exposure across General Ledger (GL) operations and global payroll, and high-impact special projects. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem-solver who can work independently in a fast-paced environment

This position will follow a hybrid model, 3 days a week in our NYC office.

What you’ll be doing:

The Staff Accountant will focus on three core pillars: GL Accounting, Payroll Support, and Special Projects.

General Ledger & Month-End Close:

• Assist in day-to-day accounting operations, including GL maintenance, banking transactions, and account reconciliations.


• Prepare and post monthly journal entries to ensure a timely and accurate month-end and year-end close.


• Maintain accurate financial records and files in compliance with GAAP.


• Support the annual audit process by preparing necessary workpapers and documentation.

Payroll & Total Rewards Support:

• Support the processing of bi-weekly and monthly global payroll for both U.S. and international entities.


• Act as the primary backup and support to the Global Payroll Manager.


• Create financial transactions related to payroll and reconcile all payroll and total rewards-related accounts.


• Assist in the preparation and filing of local, state, and federal taxes, including sales tax returns through Avalara.

Special Projects & Process Improvement:

• Support ad-hoc projects, which may include tax registrations, audit & assurance (A&A) support, and other one-time and on-going projects.


• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, identifying efficiencies in systems and business processes.

What you’ll need:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA (or progress toward licensure) is preferred.


• Experience: 2+ years of combined accounting and finance experience. Experience in the technology or SaaS industry is a significant plus.


• Technical Skills: Strong foundational knowledge of GAAP and general ledger functions.
  
  
  
  • Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with NetSuite ERP is highly preferred.
  
  
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs).
  
  


• Soft Skills:
  
  
  
  • High level of integrity with extreme attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  
  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
  
  
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  
  

About us:

Digital commerce is built on trust. At every point along the eCommerce journey, businesses must make a critical decision: Can I trust this customer? Answering this simple question accurately and instantly is powerful—it can accelerate revenue growth and strengthen a company’s connection with its customers. How do we do it? Forter was founded on the insight that it's not about what is being purchased, nor where— but who is behind the interaction.

The Forter Decision Engine finds patterns across more than one billion identities in our dataset. We isolate fraudsters and protect customers—ensuring everyone gets the experience they deserve. Given that trust is central to how we operate, Forter is very much driven by a defined set of values. We attract remarkable talent and have retention and engagement levels that are well above benchmarks. We’re meticulous about strengthening our culture as we grow and ensuring this is an environment where people can have outsized impact.

Trust is backed by data – Forter is a recipient of over 10 workplace and innovation awards, including:

• Great Place to Work Certification (2021, 2022, 2023)


• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in NYC (2022, 2023 and 2024)


• Forbes Cloud 100 (2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024)


• #3 on Fast Company’s list of “Most Innovative Finance Companies” (2022)


• Anti-Fraud Solution of the Year at the Payments Awards (2024)


• SAP Pinnacle Awards “ New Partner Application Award ” (2023)


• Fintech Breakthrough Awards – Best Fraud Prevention Platform (2023)

Life as a Forterian:

We are a team of over 500 Forterians spread across 3 different continents. Since 2013, we've raised $525 million from investors such as Tiger Global, Bessemer, Sequoia Capital, March Capital and Salesforce Ventures. We're on a mission to bring trust to global digital commerce so that companies like Nordstrom, Priceline, Instacart and ASOS can block fraud, drive revenue and improve customer experience.

At Forter, we believe unique people create unique ideas, and valuable experience comes in many forms. So, even if your background doesn't match everything we have listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply and tell us why your skills and values could be an asset to us. By welcoming different perspectives, we grow together as humans and as a company.

Forter is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected] . This information will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of determining an appropriate accommodation for the interview process.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary


• Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)


• Matching 401K Plan


• Comprehensive and generous health insurance, including vision and dental coverage


• Home office allowance


• Generous PTO policy


• Half day Fridays

Hybrid work:

At Forter, we embrace a hybrid work model that blends in-person connection with the flexibility of remote work. Team members based near our key hubs are expected to work from the office at least three days per week. We believe that regular face-to-face collaboration fuels professional development, strengthens our culture, and builds the relationships that help teams thrive.

*Forter does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to Forter (or any related) jobs alias or directly to any Forter employees. Forter will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Salary Range: $85,000-$105,000 annually + bonus + equity + benefits
The referenced salary range is based on the Company's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, and skill level.