Our client is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join a dynamic and collaborative Finance team at a forward-thinking venture capital firm. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced corporate accountant to gain exposure to the world of venture capital, working closely with internal leadership and external stakeholders to support both firm-level and fund-level financial operations.
You'll play a central role in day-to-day financial management and have a direct impact on key strategic initiatives across the organization. Ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is excited about the chance to build, improve, and make a difference.
Responsibilities:
Accounting & Close Process
- Own the monthly and year-end close processes
- Bank and credit card reconciliations
- Journal entries (revenue, prepayments, accruals, payroll)
- Expense allocations between the firm and its funds
- Assist with audit and tax preparation
Accounts Payable, Receivable & Expense Management
- Manage AP/AR processes and ensure proper coding and approvals
- Oversee timely payments to vendors and reimbursements to employees
- Generate invoices and coordinate collections
- Lead vendor onboarding and oversee 1099 reporting
- Administer the employee expense system (e.g., Emburse, Expensify) and ensure compliance with internal policies
- Reconcile expense activity across systems
Budgeting & Project Spend Oversight
- Support the firm’s annual budgeting process
- Track and report on departmental, event, and project-based spend
- Analyze monthly budget variances and flag anomalies
Payroll & Benefits Support
- Process payroll accurately and on time
- Handle 401(k) contributions and related tracking
- Liaise with benefits providers as needed
Fund Accounting Support
- Support chargeback allocations and fund-level expense reporting
- Coordinate with the fund administrator on quarterly and annual reporting
- Assist with capital call tracking and AR follow-up
- Contribute to valuation updates and ad hoc LP reporting requests
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Relevant experience in corporate accounting, VC/PE, fund admin, or public accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and expense systems (e.g., Bill.com, Emburse)
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modeling, etc.)
- Familiarity with venture fund accounting or fund administration platforms is a plus
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Team player with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- Interest or experience in applying AI to streamline workflows is a plus
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Willingness to support ad-hoc finance or operational tasks as needed