Cowbell

Senior Accountant

United States full-time Senior $85,000 - $135,000
full-time Senior level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Cowbell is signalling a new era in cyber insurance by harnessing technology and data to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with advanced warning of cyber risk exposures bundled with cyber insurance coverage adaptable to the threats of today and tomorrow. Championing adaptive insurance, Cowbell follows policyholders’ cyber risk exposures as they evolve through continuous risk assessment and continuous underwriting. In its unique AI-based approach to risk selection and pricing, Cowbell’s underwriting platform, powered by Cowbell Factors, compresses the insurance process from submission to issue to less than 5 minutes.

Founded in 2019 and based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Cowbell has rapidly grown, now operating across the U.S., Canada, U.K., and India. This growth was recently bolstered by a successful Series C fundraising round of $60 million from Zurich Insurance. This investment not only underscores the confidence in Cowbell’s mission but also accelerates our capacity to revolutionize cyber insurance on a global scale. With the backing of over 25 prominent reinsurance partners, Cowbell is poised to redefine how SMEs navigate the evolving landscape of cyber threats.

Objective
The Senior Accountant is responsible for balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close deliverables, and for maintaining accurate and well-supported accounting records. You will work across the company's entities, including support for the international entities, and will have the opportunity to expand and grow your role as the company scales.
What you will do

Prepare and maintain clean, current balance sheet account reconciliations, researching and clearing reconciling items rather than carrying them forward

Reconcile bank statements

Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and other adjusting entries, with supporting documentation attached

Categorize and post transactions in the general ledger

Conduct month-end and year-end closes to the close calendar

Prepare intercompany entries and intercompany reconciliations across entities

Support the monthly close for the international entities (UK, Australia, and India) and review reconciliations prepared for those entities

Maintain and update accounting records, workpapers, and files so balances are supported and traceable

Prepare schedules and documents for audits

What Cowbell needs from you

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required

5+ years of relevant accounting experience, with hands-on ownership of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end close

Multi-entity accounting experience; intercompany and multi-currency exposure preferred

Insurance industry knowledge and experience preferred

Experience with NetSuite preferred

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Working knowledge of GAAP

High degree of initiative and independence in completing tasks

Good problem-solving and time management skills

Pay Transparency: Cowbell is committed to fair and transparent compensation practices. The expected base salary range for this position is $85,000.00-135,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and business needs. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, including bonus/incentive compensation and equity, as applicable. Cowbell also offers a comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Cowbell is a leading innovator in cyber insurance, dedicated to empowering businesses to always deliver their intended outcomes as the cyber threat landscape evolves. Guided by our core values of TRUE—Transparency, Resiliency, Urgency, and Empowerment—we are on a mission to be the gold standard for businesses to understand, manage, and transfer cyber risk.

At Cowbell, we foster a collaborative and dynamic work environment where every employee is empowered to contribute and grow. We pride ourselves on our commitment to transparency and resilience, ensuring that we not only meet but exceed industry standards.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and valued. Our employees enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and continuous opportunities for professional development.

Cowbell is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows an employer to determine an employee's eligibility to work in the US using information reported on an employee's Form I-9. The E-Verify system confirms eligibility with both the Social Security Administration (SSA) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information, please go to the USCIS E-Verify website.

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Cowbell Cyber does not permit the use of AI tools during any stage of our interview process. By submitting your application, you agree to complete all assessments and interviews without the use of generative AI assistance.

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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Accountant role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cowbell?
  3. Which of Accounting, Administration and Finance have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Administration and Finance.
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  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Senior Accountant role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Administration and Finance, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cowbell needs from this hire.

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