Senior Accountant

OUR COMPANY

The U.S. construction permitting process is a black box. Over 500,000 forms and 20,000 processes, yet 95% of cities use the same building code. Every permitting delay costs businesses revenue, stalls expansion, and disrupts construction schedules.

Founded in 2022 by builders, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, GreenLite https://greenlite.comeliminates permitting uncertainty for developers nationwide. We combine AI-powered technology with an in-house team of registered architects, engineers, and city planners to deliver the fastest, most predictable path to permit approval. Our expert-led compliance process ensures plans are code-ready before submission, reducing revisions, delays, and costs.

GreenLite has raised $86M in venture funding from leading investors including Insight Partners, Energize Capital, Craft Ventures, LiveOak Ventures, Trust Ventures, and Chicago Ventures. National brands, including Walgreens, TD Bank, and Driven Brands, trust us to accelerate approvals, reduce risk, and unlock growth.

THE ROLE

We are hiring a Senior Accountant to join our Accounting team. You will work closely with the Senior Accounting Manager and Senior Accountant focused on revenue to improve on the month-end close and bring continuous improvements and controls to the Accounting function as the business scales, driven by accounting rigor and systems and process optimization.

Location: New York City office (in office Monday-Thursday)

Reports to: Senior Accounting Manager

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager to run a fast and accurate month-end close. Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and payroll. Own certain balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve variances quickly.
• Support the close checklist, tracking tasks, owners, and deadlines.
• Work with the Senior Accountant managing revenue to reconcile revenue, deferred revenue, and AR each month.
• Perform monthly analyses on the P&L and balance sheet and explain drivers and deltas vs prior periods and expectations.
• Support financial statement preparation and reporting for key stakeholders.
• Identify manual work in the close and automate it, using our ERP, integrations, and other tools.
• Document processes and controls so the close is repeatable and auditable.
• Support the annual audit, tax filings, and ad hoc projects.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with hands-on ownership of month-end close
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
• A genuine curiosity about systems and a track record of automating manual processes
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills
• High attention to detail
• Clear, direct communication and comfort working closely with a small, fast-moving team

NICE TO HAVE, BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• CPA license
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with Rillet
• Experience at a high-growth or venture-backed company or private equity-backed company

THRIVE WITH GREENLITE

• Competitive Compensation - Generous base salary & access to our Employee Equity Program, so you can grow with us.
• Performance-Based Annual Bonuses - Rewards for high-impact results and contributions that move the needle.
• Premium Health Coverage - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time team members and their families.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Helping you invest in your future with smart saving options.
• Parental Leave - Generous parental leave for all parents to support your growing family.
• Wellness Support - Access to Spring Health & Rightway to ensure your wellness needs are met.
• Weekly Team Lunches - Enjoy catered lunches every week in our NYC office. Great food, better company.
• Company-Wide Team All Hands - Held twice a year, fostering transparency, alignment, and inspiration.
• Team-Building Events - Regular opportunities to connect, collaborate, and celebrate as a team.
• Unlimited PTO - Flexible time off so you can recharge, travel, or take care of life as needed.
• Hybrid Work Environment – Our team thrives on collaboration, so we’re in the office 4 days per week. In the summer, we switch to a 3-day in-office schedule to give everyone extra flexibility.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

GreenLite values people from all walks of life and professional backgrounds. We understand not everyone will meet all the above qualifications on day one. That's okay. If you’re passionate about the construction industry and want the opportunity to grow in your career, we encourage you to apply.

GreenLite is an equal employment opportunity employer, committed to an inclusive workplace where we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or familial status, age, ancestry, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. We believe in diversity and encourage any qualified individual to apply.