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 vi