What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Zello Inc?
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About Zello
Zello is a voice-first communication platform, powered by our industry-leading push-to-talk technology, to improve collaboration and productivity for desk-less workers. With over 175 million users, we're the #1 rated push-to-talk app in the world, delivering 9 billion (yes, with a B) messages a month.
At Zello, our company values are at the heart of what we do everyday. We're proud to serve the frontline, we're privileged to connect people in times of crisis across the globe, and we're honored to support first responders.
And this is where you come in.
Austin, TX or Dallas, TX
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee core accounting operations, with a primary focus on revenue accounting while supporting broader financial processes. This role will be responsible for managing the end-to-end order-to-cash cycle, ensuring accurate billing and revenue recognition, while also contributing to financial reporting, compliance, and operational improvements across the accounting function.
The ideal candidate has experience in SaaS accounting, particularly revenue recognition and subscription billing, and is comfortable working cross-functionally to develop scalable, efficient financial processes. This role requires a mix of hands-on execution and strategic oversight, ensuring accounting policies and practices align with both business needs and compliance requirements.
While we are headquartered in Austin, Texas, this position is open to candidates in Dallas as well. For local candidates, we offer a hybrid office arrangement with flexible hours.
What you'll do :
General Accounting & Compliance :
- Support the monthly and quarterly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements in accordance with GAAP and ASC 606.
- Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations (U.S., Canada, and other relevant regions).
- Collaborate with auditors during financial audits and tax filings.
Revenue & Order-to-Cash Management :
Systems & Process Improvement :
Billing Operations :
Customer Support :
Who you are
We hire for potential, passion for our mission, and a knack for solving difficult problems over checking every qualification box. We have competitive pay, equity with significant upside, and intentionally design our benefits to encourage healthy and well-balanced employees, from flexible work schedules to unlimited paid time off. We even offer a sabbatical after every five years of service so you're able to pursue and enjoy what matters most to you. And of course, we wouldn't be a technology company in Austin without a ping-pong table and free snacks in our break room. Join us!
Zello provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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