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

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