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The Staff Accountant will report to the Senior Accounting Manager, and play a key role within the Accounting team alongside two existing Senior Accountants and external consultants. We are looking for a highly motivated individual with a solid operational and general accounting background who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate is a self-starter with a strong work ethic, an action-driven mindset, and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and methods. This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a proactive approach to contributing to the team's success.

This is a hands-on position that involves general accounting and operational processes, supporting and running daily accounting functions, and assisting with ad-hoc projects. Additionally, this role includes various administrative responsibilities in partnership with teams across the company.

What you would do

• Day to day operations

  • Support and execute core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies and GAAP.

• Accounts Receivable

  • Manage the full cycle of accounts receivable, including collections.

  • Review and issue customer invoices with accuracy, addressing customer inquiries promptly to ensure a seamless billing process.

• Accounts Payable

  • Manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring vendor bills are reviewed for accuracy and properly classified by GL account and department.

  • Manage vendor relationships, resolve payment issues efficiently, and ensure timely processing of payables.

  • Administer the AP system and oversee virtual credit card (VCC) processes.

  • Review internal employee expense reports.

• Month-End Close/General Accounting

  • Review and resolve monthly cash and credit card reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  • Reconciliations including but not limited to prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and operating expense allocations.

  • Support revenue-related reconciliations and collaborate cross-functionally to maintain accurate financial reporting.

  • Support month-end-close as needed

• Ad-Hoc Projects

  • Support internal and external audits, including preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.

  • Assist with maintenance of accounting-related software to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Take ownership of additional accounting projects as needed to support business growth and operational improvements.

About you

• Location: Based in the continental United States, with a preference for SF/Bay Area

• Education: BS/BA degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or a related field.

• Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a high-growth or fast-paced startup environment, with a strong emphasis on operational accounting. OR 2 busy seasons with a public accounting firm. Global accounting experience is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Experience with NetSuite and Airbase (or similar payment tools) is preferred.

• Accounting Knowledge: Good understanding of accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) processes such as debits, credits, prepaid expenses, accruals.

• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and fluently in English, both verbally and in writing, as this role requires frequent Zoom meetings and collaboration across teams.

• Team Player: Comfortable working in a remote/hybrid environment and collaborating across departments.

• Attention to Detail: Highly structured, organized, and detail-oriented.

• Work Ethic: Hard