Our mission at Duolingo is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available. It’s a big mission, and that’s where you come in! At Duolingo, you’ll join a team that cares about educating our users, experimenting with big ideas, making fact-based decisions, and finding innovative solutions to complex problems. You’ll have limitless learning opportunities and daily collaborations with world-class minds — while doing work that’s both meaningful and fun
Join our life-changing mission to develop education for our half a billion (and growing!) learners around the world
We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to support a best-in-class accounting organization as Duolingo grows. You’ll own defined portions of the monthly close, prepare reconciliations with clear support, and help strengthen processes and controls so our financials are accurate, timely, and audit‑ready. You’ll partner with FP&A and cross‑functional teams, communicate status and issues clearly, and contribute to practical automation in our tools and workflows. This role is based in Pittsburgh, PA
Prepare and post routine and non‑routine journal entries with proper support; ensure accuracy and timely submission within tight close timelines
Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts monthly, maintain audit‑ready documentation, and promptly resolve reconciling items
Assist with P&L variance analyses; surface drivers and provide clear, concise explanations to FP&A and business partners
Perform all processes and procedures in accordance with Duolingo policy and SOX controls
Identify practical automation/efficiency opportunities in our tools (e.g., ERP and reconciliation platforms) to shorten close timelines and reduce manual work
2–4 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or public company industry) with hands‑on month‑end close responsibilities
Working knowledge of US GAAP and accounting month-end close best practices; strong communication and documentation habits
Experience preparing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations with clear, complete support
Proficiency with Google Sheets/Excel and an ERP (e.g., NetSuite) and comfort learning new tools (e.g., BlackLine)
Clear, concise communication skills and the ability to collaborate across Accounting and cross‑functional partners
Ability to work on‑site in Pittsburgh, PA
⭐ Exceptional candidates will have..