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07-08-2025
Job Description
At Mongoose we believe every conversation matters.
Were on a mission to change lives by making conversation intelligence accessible to all in higher education. Our purpose To move people forward. Whether its helping a student navigate their first semester connecting alumni with meaningful opportunities or ensuring parents feel informed and supportedour AI-enabled platform drives compliant empathetic and impactful conversations that build trust and foster success campus-wide.
We know that conversations arent just a featuretheyre the foundation of connection. Thats why we focus on delivering insights relevance empathy scale and trust in everything we do. At Mongoose were transforming communication in higher ed because we believe reputation is a mutual responsibility and the right insights fuel measurable outcomes.
Join us and be part of a team thats making a real difference in educationone conversation at a time.
As an Accountant youll play a key role in managing our day-to-day accounting operations supporting scalable processes and ensuring financial accuracy and compliance as Mongoose grows. If you love finding clarity in the numbers building efficient systems and turning financial data into actionable insight this role is for you.
$86000 - $100000 a year
What Youll Do:
Manage the Financial Backbone
-Oversee vendor and credit card spend controls reviewing card activity enforcing limits and assisting in AP prioritization
-Enter and code AP invoices with accuracy and clarity ensuring alignment with departmental budgets
-Track departmental budgets within our credit card system flagging category-level trends and spend alignment
Strengthen Operational Foundations
-Respond to vendor inquiries resolve invoice issues and support timely payment communication
-Track and manage vendor contract renewals to ensure seamless continuity and compliance
-Own portions of the month-end close including journal entries accruals deferrals and GL review
Drive Financial Reporting & Compliance
-Support internal reporting through formatting variance analysis and cleanup of legacy transactions
-Prepare and file accurate sales tax returns (monthly quarterly or annually) in compliance with state and local requirements
-Organize and document recurring accounting workflows identifying bottlenecks and proposing improvements
Be a Trusted Collaborator
-Partner with internal stakeholders across Finance Operations Sales and Marketing to streamline reporting and billing alignment
-Coordinate with external vendors auditors and tax advisors to ensure readiness and documentation
-Maintain clear escalation paths for financial blockers vendor issues and audit preparation
What Youll Bring to the Table:
Accounting Expertise with a Scalable Mindset
-36 years of accounting experience preferably in a SaaS or high-growth environment
-Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
-Strong understanding of US GAAP internal controls and month-end close processes
-Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems preferred
Master of the Details
-Proficiency in Excel for reconciliations and reporting
-Demonstrated accuracy in GL coding vendor categorization and journal entry preparation
-Experience tracking spend and renewals without centralized tools or alerts
Independent & Analytical Thinker
-Ability to prioritize tasks independently in a lean team environment
-Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to propose automation or workflow improvements
-Comfortable juggling foundational operations and strategic process cleanup
Organized Communicator & Collaborator
-Excellent organizational and communication skills
-Ability to explain finance concepts to non-finance stakeholders clearly and confidently
-Proven success supporting cross-functional teams with timely and reliable financial insight
Why Youll Love It Here:
At Mongoose every conversation matters. Youll join a team passionate about making meaningful connections in higher education and changing lives through smarter communication. Were all about collaboration growth and doing work that truly makes a difference.
Over 4000 teams across more than 950 higher education institutions partner with Mongoose to Make Every Message Count. Our SaaS platform helps colleges and universities drive engagement at every stage of the student lifecycle from admissions to alumni relations.
Our values define us and we celebrate diversity in all its forms. If you dont meet 100% of the qualifications listed but believe you can make an impact we encourage you to apply. We value diverse perspectives and are eager to hear what you can bring to our team.
We Offer:
-Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
-401K with company match: 100% of the 1st 3% and 50% of the next 2%
-Flexible PTO
-Competitive Leave Policies
-$600 home office set-up stipend
-13 paid holidays including a week off between Christmas and New Years
At Mongoose we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion builds stronger teams. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds experiences and perspectives and we do not discriminate based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic. If you need accommodations during the application process please let us knowwere here to help.
To Apply:
If this sounds like your kind of challenge lets talk! Apply today and help us move people forward one conversation at a time. Want to stand out Please send your resume and cover letter to
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