Accountant

Job description
We help companies stay secure while moving fast.

Built by engineers for engineers, The Teleport Access Platform delivers on-demand, least privileged access to infrastructure based on cryptographic identity and zero trust, with built-in identity security and policy governance, making the happy path for engineers the secure path.

Teleport is trusted by the world’s fastest-moving companies, including Elastic, Snowflake, Doordash, and NASDAQ. We recently raised US$110M at a US$1.1B valuation.

Our Vision

Today's computing environments have too much complexity, too many network boundaries, and too little trust. Complexity slows engineers down and leads to human errors. Complex systems can’t be secure despite the red tape of bureaucracy. We make trusted computing simple. This gives engineers the freedom to move and build a better future.

Why Teleport

At Teleport, we focus on empowering our people to accomplish their goals by working alongside highly talented people to make the most of their careers. You have the freedom, autonomy and trust to do what you’re great at and have a significant impact on the future prospects of the company.

Whether that’s taking a feature or project from ideation to deployment or working with some of the biggest, most interesting companies in the world and solving real challenges for them, we want you to help us build the future.

We’re not a big company. You won’t get lost in a crowd. Instead, we move fast, with a team that wants to make an impact, that shares in our success, and gives you the freedom, power, and autonomy to become the very best at what you do.



We are looking for an Accountant to join the Finance team eager to make a quick impact on the team. The successful candidate will take part in our day-to-day operations and will work directly with business partners across the organization for month end close and corporate reporting. We’re looking for organized thinkers who want to be able to support a wide range of accounting subjects. This is a great opportunity to join a small team helping to scale a high growth SaaS business.



Who you are - To succeed at Teleport and take your career into the future, we are looking for people who are:
Autonomous: We value those who take initiative and get things done. Our team trusts in their ability to make decisions that benefit the company and its customers, letting their work speak for itself
Security-minded: Working on the very fabric of the internet and providing infrastructure access to some of the world’s biggest companies means you need to think security-first. Our platform is the gatekeeper - The Wall. And winter is coming. We need to ensure we’re secure
Business-savvy: We don’t code for coding's sake. We build for our customers. Designed by engineers for engineers, we understand their environment, challenges and needs better than anyone else. That means we have built a business that can support them by making the right choices that ensure we are in business for the long haul
Professional: We are a team of dedicated professionals, committed to excellence. We set a high bar for joining Teleport, ensuring we attract top talent ready to help shape the future. If you’re passionate about being the best at what you do, Teleport is the place for you


What You'll Be Doing:
Perform critical accounting functions such as recording, reconciling and analyzing G/L account transactions
Assist the Accounting team in the preparation of month end close journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analysis (for example: accrued expenses, fixed assets, prepaids, deferred revenues, payroll, intercompany, etc.)
Cross train with other accountants to serve as backup, or just to help the team in getting things done
Assist with tax filings and audits including addressing PBCs requests
Assist with and/or complete ad hoc projects as requested (e.g. documentation, development projects, system implementations, etc.)
Build and leverage cross-functional relationships within the company to more effectively bring value to Accounting and other internal teams
Learn how to operate all types of accounting operations of a medium sized startup


What You'll Bring:
Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar position
Experience in GL, account receivables, accounts payable, tax, and payroll
Quickbooks and SaasOptics experience is a plus
Previous work experience in the SaaS industry
Understanding and experience working with financial statements audits
Strong written, oral communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and take ownership of work products
Open minded, looking to create efficiencies and eager to learn



The Benefits

While many companies flaunt their benefits and perks to convince you to join their company, we believe your career is more important than that. That’s why we focus on making your day-to-day the best it can be while empowering you to achieve your goals and aspirations.

What does that mean?

- It means you’ll have the autonomy to make your own decisions and focus on what’s important to you and your role.

- It means having access to a senior team that supports you and wants to see you succeed.

- You’ll have a smart team you can learn from, collaborate with, and grow with.

- It means being able to make an impact and have a voice in the future of the feature, product or company direction. We don’t just leave you to focus on a niche. We allow you to spread your wings and take advantage of opportunities, challenging projects and exciting problems.

- It means removing the bureaucracy and red tape that stifles innovation while giving you access to all the information you need to build and take action more quickly.

- It means allowing you to have the career you’ve always wanted today, rather than

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