Senior Accountant

Trustly; New York (NY); On-site; USD 79,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Trustly in New York seeks a Senior Accountant to own general ledger accounting and financial reporting for one or more entities in the Americas. This is a hands-on role focused on the close process and strong technical accounting.

You will manage month-end close, maintain the GL, and prepare financial statements while coordinating with auditors and cross-functional finance teams to ensure US GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; IFRS exposure is a plus.
• Public accounting exposure (Big 4 or national firm) is advantageous.
• Experience managing or supporting external audits.

Responsibilities

• Month-End and Year-End Close: manage close processes and prepare journal entries.
• General Ledger: maintain and reconcile the GL in accordance with US GAAP.
• Financial Reporting: prepare financial statements and management reports.
• Audit Management: liaise with auditors and provide audit schedules.
• Compliance & Controls: ensure policy compliance and support SOX/regulatory needs.
• Account Reconciliations: perform balance sheet reconciliations and analyses.
• Process Improvement: identify efficiencies in close and controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A and other teams.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

IFRS knowledge

NetSuite

Excel

Audit experience

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Who We Are

Trustly is leading the human centric payments revolution. To us, this means passionately building the most convenient, intelligent and responsible way of paying for things online. Whether it's for shopping, paying subscriptions, funding trading accounts, booking airfare, playing online games and much more, we're all about a better way to pay. At our core, we are a tech company with industry leading tech capabilities. But it's the ingenuity of our people that makes us leaders in our field. Thus, our appetite for innovation will never be anything less than fierce. Trustly is steadily growing as it connects thousands of businesses with hundreds of millions of people. And with a strong presence across Europe and the Americas, we are leading the human centric payment revolution as a truly global team.

Trustly is leading the human centric payments revolution. To us, this means passionately building the most convenient, intelligent and responsible way of paying for things online. Whether it's for shopping, paying subscriptions, funding trading accounts, booking airfare, playing online games and much more, we're all about a better way to pay. At our core, we are a tech company with industry leading tech capabilities. But it's the ingenuity of our people that makes us leaders in our field. Thus, our appetite for innovation will never be anything less than fierce. Trustly is steadily growing as it connects thousands of businesses with hundreds of millions of people. And with a strong presence across Europe and the Americas, we are leading the human centric payment revolution as a truly global team.

This role sits in the Controllers organisation, part of the Group Internal Finance team at Trustly, which also includes Tax, Treasury, Payroll, Finance Operations and Finance Systems. The team is dynamic and cross-jurisdictional, with an ethos of collaboration and continuous improvement at its heart.

About The Role

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join the Controllers organisation and own general ledger accounting and financial reporting for one or more Trustly entities in the Americas region. This is a hands-on GL and financial reporting role: the successful candidate will be a strong technical accountant with deep US GAAP expertise, comfortable owning the close process end to end and partnering with auditors, tax, and cross-functional finance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End and Year-End Close: Own the accurate and timely month-end and year-end close for assigned entities, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• General Ledger Accounting: Maintain the general ledger, ensuring transactions are properly recorded, classified, and supported in accordance with US GAAP.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and/or review financial statements and management reporting packages, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP (and IFRS at Group level where applicable).
• Audit Management: Act as a day-to-day point of contact for external auditors, preparing audit schedules, responding to requests, and helping ensure a smooth and efficient audit process.
• Compliance & Controls: Ensure compliance with US GAAP, internal accounting policies, and relevant financial controls, and support SOX or other regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform balance sheet reconciliations and analytical reviews, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, close efficiency, and internal controls.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and other finance and business teams on accounting matters, technical questions, and cross-functional projects.

Key Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with public accounting experience (Big 4 or national accounting firm).
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP; experience with IFRS is a plus given Trustly's global reporting requirements.
• Public accounting experience (e.g., at a Big 4 or national accounting firm) is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting external audits.
• Proficiency in accounting software (NetSuite experience preferred) and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Shape Your Role and Make an Impact:

Join a dynamic environment where you can take ownership, drive change, and continuously embrace new challenges. We're looking for dedicated and highly motivated individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy collaborating across different areas of the organisation.

Compensation Range: £60K - £65K