Senior Accountant at DailyPay
DailyPay is hiring a Senior Accountant in New York City, NY, US. Remote. Pay: USD 100k-131k/yr.
About DailyPay
DailyPay provides an on-demand pay platform that gives employees real-time access to their earned wages before payday. The platform integrates with employers' existing payroll systems and includes financial wellness tools. DailyPay serves over 1,900 employers and more than 6 million employees, helping employers attract and retain talent.
Senior Accountant job description
About Us:
DailyPay is the leader in On-Demand Pay, helping employers modernize how people get their pay. DailyPay serves more than 1,900 employers and over 6 million employees, including many of the world's most recognized brands. By providing real-time access to earned pay and financial wellness tools, DailyPay helps employees manage their finances and helps employers attract and retain talent. DailyPay is helping define the future of pay, where money moves at the speed of work.. Learn more at DailyPay's Press Center.
The Role:
DailyPay is looking for a Senior Accountant to join our Corporate Accounting team and contribute to our growing accounting operations. In this role, you will support day-to-day accounts receivable processes while also assisting with broader accounting functions and internal control activities. You will work cross-functionally with teams across Finance, Operations, and Internal Audit to help ensure accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate has a solid accounting foundation, an eye for process improvement, and thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment.
If this opportunity excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the qualifications.
How You Will Make an Impact:
Embed into the Company's Corporate Accounting function, quickly developing a strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, systems, and workflows
Own and manage the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all functions
Prepare and analyze AR aging reports, identifying trends, escalating issues as needed and recommending corrective actions to leadership
Lead month-end close activities related to accounts receivable, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Finance, Engineering, Product and Client Support to resolve billing discrepancies and customer disputes
Support the Corporate Accounting team with miscellaneous accounting tasks and operational processes outside of AR as needed
Serve as a subject matter expert for the AR cycle, providing guidance and supporting junior team members as needed
Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at streamlining accounting workflows and increasing automation, leveraging technology to reduce manual processes
What You Bring to The Team:
Demonstrate a solid understanding of US GAAP and its application to accounts receivable and general accounting processes, with exposure to internal controls frameworks and risk management principles
2-4 years of experience in accounting operations working with a public company
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting
Work both independently and in a team environment, shifting between the role of an individual contributor, team player and project manager
Equipped with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a close attention to detail
Someone with excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as a strong focus on collaboration and diplomacy
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite applications
Nice to Haves:
A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, information systems, or related field
CPA (or progress toward certification)
Experience managing high-volume transaction environments with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Experience with Accounting ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite) and familiarity with AR-specific modules such as billing, cash application, and collections
A proactive, self-starter mentality with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment
Familiarity with technology industry
What We Offer:
Exceptional health, vision, and dental care
Opportunity for equity ownership
Life and AD&D, short- and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Resource Groups
Fun company outings and events
Unlimited PTO
401K with company match
High-performing cultures aren't built in silos, they thrive on partnership. At DailyPay, we Commit Together to an inclusive, professional environment where multifaceted perspectives are our greatest competitive advantage. We recognize that our team members don’t live “single-issue lives,” and we lean into the wide-ranging backgrounds and life stages that sharpen our collective decision-making.
In our high-trust environment, we empower you to Challenge Norms. We’ve created a space where it is safe to ask difficult questions, disrupt the status quo, and share bold perspectives without fear of professional fallout. We believe that by checking our own assumptions and staying curious about the experiences of others, we arrive at better, more innovative results.
We provide the space for you to do your best work through peer advocacy and transparent career development. If you are looking for a culture that values intellectual honesty, celebrates the unique lived experiences of its people, and thrives on collective success, you’ll find it here.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the recruitment process, please send a request to [email protected]. All requests for accommodation will be addressed as confidentially as practicable.
DailyPay is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.
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