About The RoleThe RealReal is leading the way in authenticated luxury consignment, online and in real life at our brick and mortar locations. Founded in 2011, we’re growing fast and fundamentally changing the way people buy and sell luxury — a multi-billion dollar industry. With a team of in-house experts who inspect every item we sell, our commitment to authenticity sets us apart and creates a foundation of trust with shoppers and consignors. Our mission to extend the life cycle of luxury items is leading innovation in sustainable fashion. We’re proud to promote the circular economy and to be the first luxury member of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s prestigious CE100 USA.

Employees at The RealReal are dedicated, collaborative and innovative, and we’re looking for exceptional talent to join our team. Build your career with us and enjoy 401K matching, health, dental and vision insurance, commuter flex spending, healthcare flex spending, generous PTO, a mother’s room, and flexible work hours!

Remote eligible work locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV

*Position will be hybrid for all candidates in the Bay Area*

What You Get To Do Every Day

Key member of the accounting team responsible for executing the close process, including ownership of specific balance sheet accounts, preparation of journal entries, completion of account reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies

Review general ledger coding to ensure expenses are accurately recorded by account and department in the correct accounting period

Responsible for reviewing financial statements and performing fluctuation analyses of the balance sheet and P&L

Assist with technical accounting research and memos

Assist with internal controls, policies, procedures, and scalability improvements including documentation of the control environment

Support the annual audit, including preparation of audit schedules and financial statements

Partner closely with FP&A and various cross-functional teams

Adapt to new tasks and responsibilities as the business expands

Ad hoc projects as required or as business scales

What You Bring To The Role

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

5+ years of accounting experience at a public firm

Attention to detail and strong communication, time management and organizational skills

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

High proficiency with Microsoft Excel (Vlookups, Pivot tables, etc)

Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system

Experience with Blackline or similar software

Preferred Requirements:

Accounting experience in a high-growth environment and/or Big 4

Active CPA license

Compensation, Benefits, + Perks

Employee Stock Purchase Plan 

401K with Company Match

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Unlimited Discretionary Time Off (DTO)* and 10 Paid Company Holidays

* Unlimited DTO with Manager approval 

The expected salary range for this role is $97,920.00-$110,000.00. To determine starting pay we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location and an evaluation of a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. Additionally, salary is just one component of TRR’s total rewards package. Depending on role, employees may also be eligible for a bonus program, incentive pay and benefits.

The RealReal is the world’s largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods, with 37 million members. With a rigorous authentication process overseen by experts, The RealReal provides a safe and reliable platform for consumers to buy and sell their luxury items. We have hundreds of in-house gemologists, horologists, and brand authenticators who inspect thousands of items each day. As a sustainable company, we give new life to pieces by thousands of brands across numerous categories—including women's and men's fashion, fine jewelry and watches, art, and home—in support of the circular economy. We make selling effortless with free virtual appointments, in-home pickup, drop-off, and direct shipping. We handle all of the work for consignors, including authenticating, using AI and machine learning to determine optimal pricing, photographing and listing their items, as well as shipping and customer service. 

The RealReal is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or Veteran status. We will consider qualified applicants for a position regardless of arrest or conviction records. At TRR, People Come First. That’s why diversity and inclusion are vital to our priorities as an equal opportunity employer. You can read about our Diversity Equity and Inclusion program here.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.