Full-Time

Accounting Manager II

Corporate Accounting

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Instacart

Instacart

10,001+ employees

Online grocery delivery service with personal shoppers

Food & Agriculture
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$123k - $165kAnnually

+ Equity Grants

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Cost Accounting
Financial Accounting
Management Accounting
Accounting

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, focusing on capitalized costs, fixed assets, inventory, and accrued expenses
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and relevant accounting standards
  • Experience in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
Responsibilities
  • Oversee accounting for capitalized website development projects, ensuring accurate capitalization and compliance with relevant accounting standards
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including acquisition, depreciation, and disposal processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP
  • Supervise inventory accounting, including valuation, costing, and reconciliations to support effective inventory management
  • Oversee accounting functions for insurance, including policy tracking, premium allocation, and claims processing
  • Prepare and review detailed schedules and reports to support financial statements and disclosures related to capitalized projects, fixed assets, inventory, and accruals
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Product Development, Procurement, and Operations) to ensure seamless data integration and accurate reporting
  • Serve as a key contact for inquiries related to capitalized website development, fixed assets, inventory, and insurance accounting
  • Utilize and maintain accounting software and systems relevant to capitalized projects and asset management
  • Ensure timely period-end closing and operational activities in accordance with US GAAP standards
  • Review monthly journal entries related to fixed assets, inventory, and insurance, along with related balance sheet reconciliations
  • Monitor and update accounting policies to ensure consistency with GAAP and address changes in business practices
  • Track the completion of internal controls and manage escalation processes with relevant business partners
  • Prepare and review monthly management reports, analyses, and ad hoc reporting as needed
  • Assist with compliance and audits as required
  • Provide consultation to business partners on accounting issues related to capitalized projects and asset management
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA (or equivalent)
  • Prior exposure to high-growth, fast-paced startup environments

Instacart provides an online grocery delivery service in North America, allowing customers to order groceries from local stores and chain retailers via its website or app. Personal shoppers pick, pack, and deliver the items, with options for home delivery or store pickup. The company differentiates itself by offering same-day delivery and a 100% quality guarantee, along with a vast selection of products from over 500 retailers. Instacart's goal is to be a reliable and convenient grocery delivery service, having delivered millions of orders across the U.S. and Canada.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.8B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Ulta Beauty expands customer base and increases order volume.
  • Integration with GE Appliances boosts order frequency and customer engagement.
  • New ad solutions enhance user experience and increase ad revenue.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DoorDash's advertising solutions may divert CPG brands.
  • Albertsons' digital transformation could strengthen its competitive position against Instacart.
  • Reliance on partnerships for tech advancements may pose risks if expectations aren't met.

What makes Instacart unique

  • Instacart offers same-day delivery from over 1,400 Ulta locations across the U.S.
  • Integration with GE Appliances' SmartHQ allows ordering ingredients from smart appliances.
  • Instacart's Carrot Ads technology targets foodservice industry with 70 partners.

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