Accountant, Insurance and Investments

At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for a motivated Accountant to join the Insurance and Investments team. This role will be critical in building a world class accounting organization to support our growth. This is an amazing opportunity to join a quickly developing team and make an immediate impact to the business. The ideal candidate must thrive in a fast-paced environment and be adaptable to changing responsibilities and priorities.

Responsibilities:

Assist with the monthly close process for Lyft insurance and investments (including but not limited to monthly investment activity, prepaid amortization and accruals)

Prepare journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations and flux analyses in accordance with close calendar timelines

Assist in support of external audit, including preparation of audit requests and ongoing support

Assist team in coordination with cross-functional partners to facilitate streamlined processes

Assist in documentation/implementation of internal controls and ensure SOX compliance in areas of responsibility

Proactively identify process inefficiencies and offer suggestions for improvements

Perform special, ad-hoc projects in Accounting/Finance as requested

Experience:

BS in Accounting/Finance, CPA license preferred

2+ years of accounting experience

Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Strong accounting research and problem-solving skills

Experience in Microsoft with a strong emphasis on Excel is a must; Oracle Cloud/ERP experience is preferred

A proactive, self-directed approach with the ability to multi-task, think creatively, and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment

Insurance and Investments experience is a plus but not required

Ability to operate independently and as part of a larger functional team

Benefits:

Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled

Mental health benefits

Family building benefits

Child care and pet benefits

401(k) plan with company match to help save for your future

In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off

18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible

Subsidized commuter benefits

Monthly Lyft credits and complimentary Lyft Pink membership

Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $72,000 - $90,000, not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.