Staff Accountant

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About the role...

Were looking for a Staff Accountant to support a best-in-class accounting organization as Duolingo grows. Youll own defined portions of the monthly close prepare reconciliations with clear support and help strengthen processes and controls so our financials are accurate timely and auditready. Youll partner with FP&A and crossfunctional teams communicate status and issues clearly and contribute to practical automation in our tools and workflows. This role is based in Pittsburgh PA.

You will...

• Prepare and post routine and nonroutine journal entries with proper support; ensure accuracy and timely submission within tight close timelines.
• Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly maintain auditready documentation and promptly resolve reconciling items.
• Assist with P&L variance analyses; surface drivers and provide clear concise explanations to FP&A and business partners.
• Perform all processes and procedures in accordance with Duolingo policy and SOX controls.
• Identify practical automation/efficiency opportunities in our tools (e.g. ERP and reconciliation platforms) to shorten close timelines and reduce manual work.

You have...

• 24 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or public company industry) with handson monthend close responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting month-end close best practices; strong communication and documentation habits.
• Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with clear complete support.
• Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel and an ERP (e.g. NetSuite) and comfort learning new tools (e.g. BlackLine).
• Clear concise communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Accounting and crossfunctional partners.
• Ability to work onsite in Pittsburgh PA.

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Experience with operational accounting areas like revenue and receivables intercompany accounts accrued expenses accounts payable or employee compensation in a publiccompany environment.
• Exposure to SOX controls and providing audit support with strong auditready documentation practices.
• Handson experience with NetSuite plus reconciliation tooling (e.g. BlackLine or similar).
• Background in consumer tech or subscription businesses and interest in process automation using AI.

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