General Accountant

Overview

A growing AI software and technology organization is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accountant to join their finance and accounting team. This role reports to the Accounting Manager and is critical in supporting day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, travel and expense management, cash management, prepaids, and accruals. The position is temporary with potential for full-time conversion.

Responsibilities

• Perform general accounting and month-end close activities, including journal entry preparation and account reconciliations (e.g., prepaids and accruals).
• Prepare supporting schedules and analyses for financial statement disclosures, footnotes, and external audit requests.
• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and timely payments using systems such as Bill.com and SAP S/4 Hana.
• Support travel and expense reimbursement processes, enforce travel and expense policies, and reconcile related accounts using tools like Navan, Concur, Bill, Expensify, Ramp, NetSuite, and SAP S/4 Hana.
• Handle cash activities including uploading bank statements, cash matching, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with 1099 reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Engineering, Sales, FP&A, People Operations) to ensure accurate expense classification and timely invoice processing.
• Assist with financial audits and compliance initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or equivalent) strongly preferred, or demonstrated technical accounting expertise.
• Minimum of 4 years of general accounting experience, preferably in the software or technology industry.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP S/4 Hana, NetSuite, and procure-to-pay systems like Bill.com, Ariba, Navan, and Concur.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and core accounting principles.
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF, etc.) and familiarity with cloud-based financial tools.
• Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and time management.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-entity or international operations.
• CPA certification or progress toward CPA is a plus.
• Experience with financial automation or ERP optimization projects.
• SaaS (Software as a Service) industry experience.
• Experience performing monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis.
• Prior experience with travel and expense systems such as Navan, Expensify, or Concur.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive total rewards package.
• Remote-friendly and flexible working environment.
• Opportunities for career growth.

Location

Remote-friendly position; specific location details not provided.

The organization is committed to diversity and inclusion and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability status, or any other legally protected status.