Kami · 8 hours ago
Senior Accountant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expKami is a thriving organization offering a digital classroom platform that empowers over 70 million users worldwide. They are seeking a hands-on Senior Accountant to manage accounting, tax, and compliance for their UK operations and a US subsidiary, ensuring financial integrity and smooth month-end close.
AppsEdTechEducationHigher EducationPrimary EducationProductivity ToolsSecondary EducationSoftware
Responsibilities
Own the full month-end close for the UK entity and its US subsidiary, including journal entries, reconciliations, management reporting, and variance analysis
Bookings/ARR reconciliation and revenue recognition in a SaaS environment, ensuring compliance with IFRS 15 / ASC 606 and close alignment with Sales and RevOps
Review and process monthly payroll and sales commissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate accounting treatment
Manage all statutory reporting, audits, and annual accounts, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors
Own tax compliance and filings across both entities, including corporation tax, VAT / sales tax, and coordination of US and UK tax returns
Cash flow management
Oversee customer billing, collections, vendor invoicing, and payment cycles, directly managing and developing your AP/AR & Billing team member
Maintain strong internal controls and balance sheet integrity, ensuring the business is always audit-ready
Partner with the Global Corporate Controller and wider Finance team on process improvements, systems, and scaling initiatives as Kami continues to grow globally
Qualification
Required
5–10 years' experience in accounting, ideally within SaaS or subscription-based businesses
Strong technical grounding in both UK and US GAAP, with working knowledge of UK accounting and tax requirements
Proven hands-on experience with revenue recognition, commissions, payroll, audits, and statutory reporting
A detail-oriented, ownership mindset — comfortable being both strategic and 'in the weeds' when needed
Experience managing or mentoring at least one direct report and building efficient, scalable processes
Confidence working cross-functionally with Sales, RevOps, FP&A, and senior leadership in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
A proactive, calm, and solutions-focused approach, with a genuine interest in building something meaningful in EdTech
Benefits
Continuous learning and development opportunities, including subsidised course fees, certifications, conferences, and free access to Udemy and more
Company
Kami
Kami is a digital learning platform that empowers everyone to #lovelearning.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$2.83MKey Investors
BV Investment PartnersRight Click Capital
2024-08-20Private Equity
2019-01-15Seed· $1.02M
2017-02-16Seed· $1.81M
Leadership Team
Hengjie Wang
CEO & Co-Founder
Alliv Samson
Co-Founder, Director, and Chief of Staff and Strategy
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