Accountant II

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About the role

Duolingo is looking for a highly motivated accountant to work on month end close and SEC Reporting items. This role will be responsible for posting journal entries, preparing reconciliations, assisting with audit requests, and working on our monthly and quarterly SEC filings.

This position is based in Pittsburgh, PA.

You will...

• Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations related to our payroll and equity processes


• Manage our capitalized software process including assessment of new projects and monthly journal entries


• Review employee expense data for accurate coding to accounts and classes


• Assist in compiling and reviewing our quarterly and annual financial statements filed with the SEC

You have...

• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, PCAOB, and SEC requirements


• Experience with month-end close processes


• Ability to work independently


• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail


• Strong ability to meet sensitive deadlines with high precision


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work in our Pittsburgh office

Exceptional candidates will have...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


• CPA or equivalent qualification.


• Experience working in a public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm.


• Proficiency in Workiva, NetSuite, and Blackline.


• Experience reviewing SOC reports.


• Familiarity with Google Workspace.


• Experience at a fast-paced tech startup.


• A strong Duolingo Streak!

We post a multi-level salary range for all of our roles.

This is not inclusive of the rest of our awesome portfolio that includes equity compensation and world-class benefits. Our salary ranges are the same for all US locations. Your recruiter can share more details about the range for a specific level during the hiring process. The actual salary within the range is determined by many factors including but not limited to, skills, experience, education, and internal equity.

Salary Range:

$100,300—$163,300 USD

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We will do everything we can within reason to make sure that your interview takes place in an environment that fairly and accurately assesses your skills. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact [email protected] .

Duolingo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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