Part-time Accountant
Come shape the future of commerce built for passion with us!
What’s commerce built for passion? It’s a fair question, especially since EQL is the first of its kind.
We're building commerce for brands that don't just have customers, they have fans. Where the passion that surrounds products is off the charts, but also means the experience has traditionally gone off the rails with lackluster experience—sites crashing, bad actors, empty carts. If you’ve ever tried to get your hands on a pair of Jordans, coveted handbags, Taylor Swift tickets, or a ticket to a footy final, you know what happens next.
Fans and bots rush the retailer’s site. The thing you thought you had in your cart disappears. You desperately click ‘next’, and after staring at a spinner for the longest time, you get forcibly logged out and end up back on the homepage. Five minutes later, you’ve got a pending charge on your credit card but nothing to show for it. Soon you’ll be turning to the resale market in desperation…
This is where EQL comes in. We’re on a mission to build the world’s first and fairest launch platform for both fans and retailers.
Our platform helps global brands and retailers maximize these high-intensity retail moments. We provide hype-scale infrastructure, bot and scammer detection and robust checkout management so that sites don’t crash, scammers are squeezed out, and REAL fans win. We do this using a bunch of extremely cool and innovative technologies, and we’re constantly iterating to improve the fan experience. We’ve raised capital from leading VCs and angel investors across the world who believe in our mission and who are as excited about solving this pain for our customers as we are.
Who we are
EQL is a place where people can thrive and bring their whole selves to work while solving some really cool challenges. It’s fun, it’s hard, it’s the bravest thing we’ve done, and we are looking for brilliant people to do it with us. We know that we’ll win by building a company of talented, curious people to help us tackle the gnarly hurdles we know are coming. Over the last 12 months we’ve already managed to find some of the best, brightest, and most importantly kindest out there and we want to continue that trend! If you think you might be one of these people, we’d love to have you on board.
We know that when applying for jobs, it is very common for people, particularly women or those from minority groups, to focus on their gaps and weaknesses, rather than their strengths. If you’re passionate about EQL’s mission but you don’t feel totally confident you meet all our selection criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply anyway.
We’re looking for a Part-Time Accountant who will be responsible for assisting with managing the month-end close process, maintaining financial records, preparing management and financial reports, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in accounting, financial reporting, and taxation, as well as excellent organisational and communication skills. This role will work part-time in the business across 3 days in the working week.
What you’ll do
- Running point on all end-to-end accounting, payroll and financial reporting activities, including month-end close and year-end close, for our Australian and US entities
- Owning accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), and credit card and bank reconciliation functions
- Managing our cash and banking balances and ensuring that we have money in the right places to do business
- Working with external advisors to meet the companies' periodic compliance obligations (eg. GST / US Sales Tax, VAT & payroll) and annual audit and tax requirements
- Business partnering with Department Heads to help them better understand department-level performance and plan for the future
- Assisting with the preparation of content for internal monthly business reviews and quarterly Board decks
- Supporting ad hoc projects as needed, including budgets/forecasting, identifying process improvements and helping to scale the organisation
Who we look for
We focus on hiring values-aligned people because we believe the right person can learn everything to be successful in their role. We know that self-belief plays a big part in what you apply for, so we encourage everyone to apply even if they feel nervous about doing so. We don’t require degrees for any roles and we won’t pass judgement on career gaps or changes!
We believe you’ll succeed in this role if you have:
- Certified Practising Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification
- Relevant experience in accounting / financial roles with a strong understanding of FinOps and month-end processes;
- Experience working in a product-led, technology or start-up business;
- Proficient in credit card and expense management systems, Google Suite and Xero will be advantageous;
- Detail-oriented and able to work with a high degree of accuracy;
- A high level of agility and time management skills with the ability to prioritise effectively and meet deadlines
What we offer
Fairness is not just something for our fans and retailers - it’s part of who we are which is why:
- We provide equity in EQL - we want our team to have skin in the game and to be as invested as we are in EQL’s success. We want the people that will make EQL successful to share in that success
- We provide competitive compensation and evaluate the market to ensure that remains true.
- We provide a flexible work environment because we understand that everyone works differently and want to support our team to be their best
- We provide generous time off above and beyond what we are required to because we know that well-rested people make better decisions and are more engaged - when you thrive we thrive
- When you want to collaborate in person with other humans, we have a workplace that welcomes the whole team including their furry friends.
At EQL, diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to how we grow and operate our business. We’re building a diverse workforce that cultivates and supports all individuals. We believe a culture of equality creates a stronger work environment for all employees and that we are all accountable for encouraging and celebrating diverse voices. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, marital status, caring responsibilities, pregnancy status, religion, political opinion, national or social origin.