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Seattle, Washington, United States
Hybrid
Who we are:
At Rover, pets and their people are at the heart of everything we do. We connect pet parents with trusted pet care across the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Headquartered in Seattle and Barcelona, we’re a values driven, fast-growing tech company focused on building safe and personalized experiences tailored to the needs of each unique pet. We’re investing in AI as a business accelerator and provide every team member access to AI tools in service of creating better experiences for our community.
We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work, having been named among the 100 Best Companies to Work For in Seattle Business Magazine and Washington’s Best Workplaces in the Puget Sound Business Journal. At Rover we’re committed to creating an accessible, inclusive, and welcoming community, which starts with our employees.
Want to make an impact? Join our pack and come work (and play!) with us.
Who We're Looking for:
We're looking for a highly motivated, detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting to join Rover's accounting team. This individual-contributor role owns a broad, hands-on scope of our core accounting processes including month-end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit management. You'll operate as a subject-matter expert in your assigned areas, help develop and implement the policies and processes the broader team relies on, and be a technical resource across the department, all while maintaining the accuracy and integrity Rover's financial reporting depends on.
Accounting Operations & Close
Own month-end and year-end close deliverables for assigned areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Identify and drive improvements to close processes, automation, and documentation, including under tight timelines
Prioritize across multiple close-cycle responsibilities
Financial Reporting
Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules, including the statement of cash flows, for monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Assist with internal and external reporting deliverables, including materials for private equity stakeholders
Maintain consistency, accuracy, and audit-readiness across financial statements and reporting deliverables
Technical Skills
Serve as a subject-matter expert and go-to technical resource for assigned accounting areas, researching and documenting GAAP positions for complex or non-routine transactions
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and policies as directed
Audit & Compliance
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing deliverables, schedules, and walkthroughs.
Own execution and documentation of assigned internal controls, and help drive enhancements to the control environment
Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies across your areas of responsibility
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams on accounting matters within scope.
Mentor and guide peers and junior team members on technical and process questions, including areas outside your direct responsibility.
Support in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure, proactively surfacing new projects and improvements
3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience
BS/BA in Accounting preferred
CPA preferred or actively in progress
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
Demonstrated experience with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally
