Corporate Staff Accountant

Founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles (HQ) and New York, M13 is a technology venture capital firm that invests in the brightest founders, building the future of consumer behavior in work, commerce, health, and money.

Messier 13 (or M13) is one of the brightest star clusters in the Northern sky. It’s full of remarkable individual stars, and when those stars come together, they create something more significant than the sum of its parts. We at M13 contribute to our collective success by being brighter together.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be central to our day-to-day financial operations of both our firm and funds. You’ll work closely with the Controller, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to maintain best-in-class financial practices and support our broader team’s strategic initiatives. This is a great opportunity for an experienced corporate staff accountant who is interested in learning about venture capital, and wants to have a big impact on a small team.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Accounting Support

• Own the monthly and year-end close processes for the firm, including:

  • Bank and credit card reconciliations

  • Journal entries for revenue, prepayments, accruals, and payroll

  • Chargeback allocations for expenses attributable to the funds

• Support annual audit and tax processes

Financial Recordkeeping & Expense Management

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes

• Ensure accurate accounting records and proper approval chains are followed

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees

• Create invoices and lead collection efforts in coordination with the broader team

• Lead vendor management and the annual 1099 process

• Administer and maintain the employee expense system and ensure timely expense submissions, review and escalations

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of all expenses

• Ability to effectively collaborate with existing contract finance staff

Budget Tracking & Project Spend

• Support firm’s budget process including budget tracking for events and special projects, and also for departmental spend across the firm

• Prepare and review monthly budget variances

Payroll Execution & Benefits Support

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll

• Process and track 401(k) contributions

Fund Accounting Support

• Execute chargeback allocations and coordinate reporting with fund administrator

• Review financials for accuracy for quarterly and annual reporting

• Support capital call tracking and AR follow-up

• Assist with valuation updates

• Assist with ad-hoc LP queries such as audit confirmation requests

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Relevant experience in corporate accounting, venture capital, private equity, fund admin, or public accounting

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and reporting standards

• CPA or additional certification is a plus

• Strong understanding of AP/AR, general ledger, and financial reporting

• Hands on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and expense systems (e.g., Emburse, Bill.com)

• Advanced excel skills - our interview process includes an opportunity to showcase your strengths

• Familiarity with venture fund accounting and fund administration platforms is a plus

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Proactive thinker who geeks out on improving processes and making work more efficient

• Experience and/or willingness to implement AI to enhance workflows

• Ability and willingness to take on ad-hoc finance / operational tasks and projects

What’s in it for you:

One Team, One Dream: A chance to work alongside world-class VC talent in a collaborative and developmentally-focused culture that is respectful, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring. You’ll do your life's best work here and have fun doing it

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