Staff Accountant

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Who are we?

Ribbon is a first of its kind real estate technology company transforming the real estate transaction by delivering certainty, transparency and joy to the home buying process. Consumers and realtors deserve a better experience, and we have designed an open platform that welcomes everyone in the ecosystem to participate.

As members of the Ribbon team, we live out our mission every day through our core values:

Set New Standards.  Our mission requires a new way forward.  We start from first-principles to be different, creative and bold.  Big or small, we create new norms.  

Build Together.  We are one team, one mission, creating vibrant communities of belonging. We unite in our passion and collaborate with optimism, integrity and trust.   

Learn, Teach, Grow.  In service of delivering a world class experience, we actively learn from our community, educate others, and celebrate the victories and struggles that come along the way.

Your team:

Ribbon’s Finance team is responsible for providing data-driven insights to inform strategic, financial, and operational decision-making across the company. We're seeking a driven and detail-oriented Staff Accountant to play an integral role in our growing organization. In this role, you will work with teams across the organization and help build an efficient end-to-end accounting process, including monthly close, external audit, financial reporting and systems implementations. We’re looking for someone who possesses strong organizational skills with a passion for details, and thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

How you'll make homeownership achievable:

  • Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and flux analyses for monthly and ad hoc financial reporting
  • Implement structure and controls in the financial statement close process
  • Ensure accuracy of home closing transaction data across internal systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and external requirements
  • Assist with audit, tax, and valuation engagements with third party firms

What we're looking for:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
  • At least 2 years of accounting experience; Big 4 public accounting experience or startup experience preferred
  • Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Strong project management and process design skills; highly organized, independent, and self-motivated
  • Data-obsessed and unafraid to go down to the lowest level of detail for truth
  • Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to think creatively and critically, and thrive in a dynamic and often ambiguous work environment while maintaining high standards of work quality

Bonus points!

  • Experience working in Real Estate
  • CPA candidate preferred
  • Startup experience preferred

What we offer:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible, unlimited vacation
  • Regular team lunches 
  • Discounted fitness benefits 
  • 401(k)
  • Commuter benefits
  • FSA + HSA
  • Learning + development stipend
  • Meaningful equity in the company


Even if you don’t meet all the requirements, we encourage you to apply! If you’d be excited to show up for work each day, we’d be excited to have you on our team.

Here at Ribbon we’re not scared of differences. It’s how we break new ground. As we scale and we help families from every walk of life, the team we build must be reflective of the diversity that we serve. Together, we’ve built and will continue to grow, a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a seat at the table and the space to be their most authentic self. Ribbon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we support, celebrate, and cherish all the things that make our teammates who they are.

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We're nestled between Union Square and Flatiron, with easy access to nearby restaurants, parks, and a majority of subway lines.

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