Chipagents

Chipagents

Accountant & Bookkeeper

San Jose

Sponsorship not specified$80k-$120kDetected 42 days ago
AccountingExcelQuickBooksFP&AAuditingERPAR/VRCommunicationGAAPInternal Audit

About the role

  • You'll move from external audit into a hands-on operating role: instead of testing other companies' numbers, you'll produce ours.

Responsibilities

  • Own full-cycle bookkeeping: AP, AR, payroll journal entries, expense coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, and fixed asset / prepaid schedules.
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies
  • document procedures so the close runs the same way every month.
  • Support sales tax filings, 1099 prep, and coordination with our tax preparers.
  • Partner with FP&A on month-end reporting packages and ad-hoc analysis for leadership.
  • Help evaluate and implement improvements to our accounting tech stack (ERP, AP automation, expense management).
  • Maintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies; document procedures so the close runs the same way every month.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 2-6 years of audit experience at a Big 4 or strong mid-tier firm (BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Moss Adams, Crowe, Baker Tilly, or similar).
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, including hands-on exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842.
  • comfort working in an ERP such as QuickBooks Online.
  • Clear written communication - you can write a memo explaining a technical position to non-accountants.

Nice to have

  • Industry experience relevant to SaaS, manufacturing, or professional services.
  • Exposure to system implementations or migrations.
  • Experience supporting a financial audit from the client side.
  • Posting-specific ranges:
  • Candidates with a CPA license and direct ASC 606 / 842 experience should expect the upper half of the range.

Compensation

  • Base salary depends on experience, CPA status, and exact scope. Posting-specific ranges:
  • Santa Barbara, CA: $80,000 - $120,000 base, plus annual bonus
  • Santa Clara, CA: $100,000 - $150,000 base, plus annual bonus and equity
  • Drive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including accruals, deferrals, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock-based comp entries as applicable.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for our external auditors during the annual audit, including PBC list management and technical memos.

Benefits

  • $80,000 - $120,000 base, plus annual bonus
  • $100,000 - $150,000 base, plus annual bonus and equity
  • Total comp also includes health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and CPE / CPA renewal support.
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