LivePerson is a transformational force in how brands and consumers communicate. With over 18,000 brands, including HSBC, Disney, Verizon, and Home Depot, we are on a mission to make life easier for people and brands everywhere through trusted Conversational AI. We believe in a future where conversations are the norm for getting your intentions fulfilled - whatever they are.  

We are an innovative, intent-driven company that believes in building the future and we are looking for growth minded, unconventional thinkers, developers and builders to join the team.

You will thrive here if: 

You can operate in a fast paced, dynamic environment

You nerd out about AI, how it can be applied, or how you can learn more about it (don’t worry we’ll help)

You believe data-led decision making is the norm

You see feedback or failure as motivation to learn and to grow 

You relate to our core principles and want to work with experts in their respective fields

In this role you will:

• Newly established role, taking ownership of the entire equity accounting process. 
• Analysis and preparation of monthly stock-based compensation journal entries.
• Preparation of all other equity accounting entries (stock options exercised, restricted stock units distributed, etc).
• Monthly reconciliation of stock-based compensation and equity accounts.
• Working alongside the Investor Relation and FP&A teams, responsible for forecasting stock-based compensation expense, share usage and stock burn.
• Collaborate with payroll and the stock administration team on grants, exercises and other special equity related transactions.
• Interaction and assistance with the financial reporting team regarding preparation of SEC reports as required, including, but not limited to; 10-K, 10-Q, Form 4, Proxy statement, 8-K, and S-8 filings.
• Assist in the preparation of financial metrics (non-GAAP measures) and the related disclosures, with an understanding of restrictions on the use of non-GAAP measures.
• Assist in the preparation and review of periodic earnings releases and related materials required (in conjunction with the Investor Relations team).
• Interact with external auditors in completing the quarterly reviews and annual audits of the SEC financials and other filings.
• Maintain documentation supporting SOX compliance.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and expected changes to anticipate new disclosures and necessary updates to accounting policies or filing requirements.
• Coordinate with the accounting and finance teams to identify improvements and efficiencies across the entire financial reporting process.
• Assistance with multiple other corporate accounting, financial reporting and technical accounting functions as and when required.

Your qualifications are: 

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in accounting for equity related matters on the balance sheet.
• Active CPA license preferred, but not expressly required.
• Big 4 or other large public accounting firm experience required.
• Previous experience with equity plan software is a big plus.
• Proven technical accounting pedigree.
• Excellent analytical skills (data collection and modelling, what-if scenarios).
• Willingness to learn quickly and adapt to a high growth environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Confident and polished interpersonal skills with willingness to engage with other departments (specifically payroll, FP&A).
• Strong Excel skills (formula design, pivot tables, charts).

Why you’ll love working here:

LivePerson was named to FastCompany’s World’s most innovative companies of 2020 list for the Artificial Intelligence category. We offer amazing colleagues along with opportunities to push your own limits to grow. We embrace invention and experimentation. Most importantly, you’ll have an ability to make an impact at work and at brands across the globe as we build the future with trusted Conversational AI together.

At LivePerson, people from diverse backgrounds come together to do their best work and be their authentic selves. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.