Senior Accountant

Lemonade; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k) with employer match

Health & wellness coverage

20 paid vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

Lemonade, a leading AI-driven insurer, seeks a Senior Accountant to accelerate automation, transparency, and efficiency within the Finance team. You will own core close processes, post journal entries, manage accruals, and support audits in a fast-paced environment.

The role emphasizes ownership over processes, cross-functional collaboration, and leveraging data/AI to drive insights while adhering to US GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in public or private accounting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements.
• Experience with month-end close processes.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Office environment attendance most days.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and manage accrual schedules with accuracy and timeliness.
• Own monthly workbooks and take a leading role in key areas of the month and year-end close process.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation schedules and perform P&L analytics that surface meaningful insights.
• Review supplier invoices and expense reports, keeping financial operations clean and compliant.
• Support cash-related transactions and broader financial operations processes.
• Drive quarterly and annual external audit requirements, acting as a reliable partner to auditors.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP

Month-end close

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Workday ERP

Job description

We're looking for a Senior Accountant to help drive automation, transparency, and greater efficiency across Lemonade's financial operations. You'll sit within our Finance team, playing a key role in the month-end close process and the daily financial operations that keep the business running smoothly. This isn't a back-office role — you'll be an integral part of projects that help us scale, with real ownership over the processes you touch.

We believe three things matter for every role at Lemonade: drive to push through challenges, efficiency that keeps standards high while moving fast, and adaptability that lets you pivot with data and AI insights. These aren't buzzwords, they're how we actually work.

Our AI-first approach isn't just a tagline either. We're building the future of insurance with AI at the center, and we need people who are genuinely excited to learn and grow alongside these tools.

In this role you'll

• Prepare and post journal entries and manage accrual schedules with accuracy and timeliness
• Own monthly workbooks and take a leading role in key areas of the month and year-end close process
• Manage balance sheet reconciliation schedules and perform P&L analytics that surface meaningful insights
• Review supplier invoices and expense reports, keeping financial operations clean and compliant
• Support cash-related transactions and broader financial operations processes
• Drive quarterly and annual external audit requirements, acting as a reliable partner to auditors

What you'll need

• 3-5 years of experience in public or private accounting, with a record of noteworthy accomplishments
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial statements
• Solid experience working in a month-end close environment and owning processes start to finish
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Workday ERP is a plus
• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Ready to work in an office environment most days of the week

Please note that we are unable to sponsor applicants for work visas.

Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants from these states: Alaska, California, Colorado, Montana, Hawaii, New Mexico and Puerto Rico.

Lemonade's US base salary range for this full-time position is $95,000 - $112,500 plus equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our competitive total rewards package includes comprehensive health & wellness coverage, equity, a 401(k) plan with employer match, 20 paid vacation days, and parental leave. Speak to your recruiter to hear more about the specific salary range for your preferred location and our total rewards package.

Things to know... Lemonade is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity. We never discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. If you require reasonable accommodations due to religious beliefs, pregnancy, or disabilities, let us know at any time.