General Accountant

Company Overview

We are a specialized consultancy focused on empowering startups with expert financial planning and analysis. With a deep understanding of the challenges faced by early-stage businesses, we help founders streamline financial processes, build robust operating models, and navigate fundraising with confidence.

Why Join Us

- Collaborative Expertise: Work alongside seasoned professionals, including a Virtual CFO, to solve complex financial challenges.

- Strategic Impact: Contribute to the growth of innovative startups by delivering insights that drive sustainable revenue and successful fundraising.

- Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience in financial modeling, investor relations, and strategic planning in a fast-paced environment.

ResponsibilitiesFinance Operations:

- Issue invoices and record bills promptly and accurately.

- Process payroll and expense claims.

- Set up bill payments and payroll payments for approval.

Accounting Operations:

- Set up and maintain the Chart of Accounts.

- Perform bank reconciliations and record manual journal entries, including:

- Inventory reconciliations

- Capitalization

- Lease amortization

- Depreciation

Tracking and Documentation:

- Maintain trackers for vendor lists, contracts, employee compensation, fixed assets, and project-based capitalization.

- Organize and store contracts, bills, and invoices for easy retrieval.

Tax Compliance and Reporting:

- Prepare GST filings and corporate tax computations.

- Assist in preparing unaudited financial reports.

Month-End Close Support:

- Collaborate with the FP&A Analyst to ensure smooth and timely month-end close processes.

Requirements-

- 2-3 years of experience as a general accountant.

- Strong knowledge of GAAP or relevant certifications.

- Experience in financial operations, including AR, AP, and payroll.

- Proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, and Microsoft Excel.

- Familiarity with tax filings (federal, state, franchise, sales tax).

- Knowledge of R&D tax credits, W9, and W8 implementation