Accounts Payable Associate

🚀 Whatnot

Whatnot (YC W20) is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. We’re one of YC’s top companies and one of the fastest growing marketplaces ever. We’re laser focused on creating an exceptional software company, team, and place to work. You can read our principles here.

Our mission: enable anyone to turn their passion into a business and bring people together through commerce. We’re building the future of ecommerce; an interactive community where creators can make a living off their passion.

Did we mention we’re high growth? In January 2021, Whatnot had 10 ambitious employees. Today, the Whatnot team is 120+ employees and will exceed 300 by year end. We’re hiring forward thinking problem solvers across all functional areas. We recruit thoughtfully, can adapt quickly, and are scaling fully remotely.

🤑 About the Finance Team

The Finance team covers everything and anything money at Whatnot. We are broken down into Strategic Finance and Accounting. As a founding member of our accounting team, you will help define our daily practices and policies.

💻 Role

• Accounts Payable: Process incoming bills, initiate payments, and communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Operational Accounting: Categorize bank and credit card transactions, manage bank account balances, review expense reports, manage purchase requests and virtual cards, etc.
• Year-end 1099 Reporting: Own the 1099 reporting process by compiling payment information, communicating with vendors, and filing with the IRS.
• Month-End Close: Assist the monthly financial close by recording journal entries, maintaining accurate supporting documentation, and preparing account reconciliations
• Reporting: Analyze period-over-period fluctuations and provide informative commentary of key business drivers; respond timely to inquiries through research and analysis
• Audits: Support external audit requirements related to specific areas of responsibility
• One-off Projects: Tackle one-off and ad-hoc projects as necessary

👋 You

• BA/BS in Accounting
• 2+ years professional accounting experience, preferably with experience in tech, or a high-growth startup
• Understanding of month-end close processes and US GAAP
• Advanced Excel and data manipulation skills
• Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment while running tight deadlines
• Ability to work quickly and flexible enough to work in an ambiguous environment with limited guidance

are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, Ireland, and Germany today.

We’re innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.

And, we’re growing. Whatnot has been the fastest growing marketplace in the US over the past two years and we’re hiring forward-thinking problem solvers across all functional areas.

💻 Role

As our Director of Enterprise Applications & IT, you will lead the design, development, implementation, and management of our enterprise-wide applications and systems. You will play a pivotal role in driving operational efficiency, enhancing user experience, and enabling scalable growth across all facets of our organization. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, strategic vision, and leadership skills to align technology initiatives with business objectives and drive impactful outcomes. In addition, you will:

• Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for enterprise applications that aligns with the company's overall goals and objectives. Provide visionary leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
• Work cross-functionally to partner on and/or oversee the development, customization, and integration of enterprise applications, including GL, ERP, CRM, HRIS, and other business-critical systems. Ensure seamless interoperability and data flow across platforms to optimize business processes and enable data-driven decision-making.
• Define and maintain the enterprise application architecture, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Evaluate emerging technologies and trends to identify opportunities for modernization and enhancement of our application ecosystem.
• Collaborate with external vendors, consultants, and partners to evaluate, select, and implement enterprise software solutions. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service level agreements to ensure quality delivery and value for the organization.
• Establish governance frameworks, policies, and procedures for the deployment and usage of enterprise applications. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, data privacy standards, and industry best practices.
• Champion a user-centric approach to application design and usability. Partner with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and preferences, driving adoption and maximizing the value of enterprise applications.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team of IT staff and development team members. Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and accountability to drive success in the enterprise applications function.
• Execute in an intense, fast-paced, and highly iterative environment.

👋 You

Curious about who thrives at Whatnot? We’ve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here.

• As our Director of IT & Enterprise Systems, you should have at least 10+ years of experience in enterprise applications management, with 8+ years in leadership roles, plus:
• Deep expertise in enterprise software systems such as ERP (e.g., NetSuite) and CRM (e.g., Salesforce)
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integration patterns, and cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform).
• Strong understanding of User Experience discipline and User Interface development.
• Experience in leading large-scale application implementations, upgrades, and migrations across complex organizational environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, deliver results, and navigate challenges in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• This position requires exceptional communication and technical design skills to drive innovation. Architectural leadership is necessary to ensure that applications are integrated with stated principles and standards.

💰Compensation

For Full-Time (Salary) US-based applicants: $95,000/year to $105,000/year + benefits + stock options

The salary range may be inclusive of several levels that would be applicable to the position. Final salary will be based on a number of factors including, level, relevant prior experience, skills and expertise. This range is only inclusive of base salary, not benefits (more details below) or equity in the form of stock options.

🎁 Benefits

• Competitive base salary and stock options
• Unlimited Vacation Policy and No Meeting Holidays
• Health Insurance options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short term disability & Long term Disability
• Whatnot covers 99% of employee premium costs, and 75% of dependent care premiums for Medical
• Dental and Vision sponsored 100% by Whatnot for employees and dependents
• Work From Home Support
• Laptop provided by Whatnot and home office setup allowance
• $450 work-from-anywhere quarterly allowance for cell phone, internet, or co-working space
• Up to $500 monthly to spend within Whatnot App
• Care benefits
• $1,350 quarterly allowance on food
• $1,500 quarterly allowance for wellness
• Paid Parental Leave
• $20,000 for family planning, such as adoption or fertility expenses
• During the COVID-19 Pandemic, Whatnot provides a $20,000 annual allowance towards Nannies, Daycare, and Caregiving support

💛 EOE

Whatnot is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, parental status, disability status, or any other status protected by local law. We believe that our work is better and our company culture is improved when we encourage, support, and respect the different skills and experiences represented within our workforce.