Overview of the Role:

As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be a key operator on a small, high-trust finance team, working directly with our CFO and Controller. You’ll own core accounting workflows, help us close the books with accuracy and speed, and play a visible role in optimizing our reporting in NetSuite. If you’re excited by hands-on work with real scope and the chance to learn the full finance stack at a mission-driven company, this is for you.

This is a hybrid role with a high-collaboration rhythm (4 days/week in our NYC office).

In this role you will…

• Own major parts of the month-end close process: prepare journal entries, perform balance sheet reconciliations, and maintain the consolidated GL reporting.
• Lead the migration from our outsourced accounting team: collaborate with consultants to ensure a smooth transition and accurate cutover reporting
• Maintain data accuracy: build and review schedules; ensure our financial data is clean, complete, and audit-ready.
• Support audits: coordinate deliverables, respond to PBC requests, and maintain documentation.
• Partner with FP&A: deliver clear actuals and variance insights to support forecasting and decision-making.
• Strengthen controls: document and improve policies to ensure GAAP compliance and operational rigor.
• Help lead our NetSuite buildout: assist with configuration, integrations, report building, consolidation, and ongoing administration.
• Manage expenses & vendors: review employee expenses and foster strong vendor relationships.
• Continuously improve: streamline workflows, reduce close timelines, and automate where it makes sense.
• Execute special projects: collaborate with the Controller on ad-hoc analyses and reporting initiatives.

The background we are looking for...

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big 4 or public accounting background preferred; blend of public + private is a plus.
• Strong command of US GAAP and core financial accounting.Hands-on experience with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Systems fluency (Excel/Sheets required); NetSuite experience a plus but not required.
• Meticulous attention to detail, strong organization, and the ability to juggle priorities and deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Clear, concise communication and a collaborative mindset.

What you’ll love about us…

We have a whole host of perks for our people! From life essentials to nice-to-haves, there are more than a few good reasons to love working with us. We strive to ensure Pelago employees have equitable access to healthcare, wellbeing, time away, and then some.

• Generous and meaningful equity package
• Full Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401k Plan
• Unlimited PTO Policy, 10 paid holidays, & company wide “Me Time” Days
• Paid maternity, paternity & new parent leave
• Flexible working environment
• Annual Learning and Development stipend to support continued learning and career development
• Wellness Reimbursement Program
• Access to Reproductive & Family Planning Care
• Substance Use Support for employees and family members

At this time, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Please note that Pelago is dedicated to providing accommodations to candidates upon request. If you need accommodations at any point throughout the interview process, please reach out to your recruiter.