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Accounting Expert

Weekday AI
Full-time
On-site
Remote

This role is for one of our clients

Salary: $56-$154 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled Accounting Expert to support a rapidly growing AI research and product organization focused on advancing automation, reasoning systems, and data-driven decision intelligence. This is a part-time role (10–20 hours/week) structured as an hourly contract, ideal for an experienced accounting professional who excels in fast-paced and innovation-led environments.

Requirements

Responsibilities

  • Manage the full accounting cycle including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and monthly close activities.
  • Prepare and maintain financial reports, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements to support strategic decision-making.
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting while conducting detailed variance and trend analysis.
  • Handle accounts payable/receivable, vendor coordination, and expense reimbursements.
  • Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial processes tailored to a growing tech organization.
  • Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and financial advisors to ensure compliance and accuracy.
  • Drive process automation and improve system efficiencies in financial reporting and data workflows.
  • Advise leadership on cost optimization, operational efficiency, and financial best practices.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or controllership.
  • Professional certification such as CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in tech, AI, or high-growth startup environments is highly desirable.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP or IFRS, reconciliations, and financial reporting standards.
  • Proficiency with cloud-based accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills.
  • Excellent analytical ability with the capacity to simplify complex financial insights.
  • Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Comfort working independently and collaborating across distributed remote teams.

Why Join

  • Contribute to building financial systems for a cutting-edge AI organization shaping the future of automation and intelligent technologies.
  • Flexible remote contract role with 10–20 hours per week.
  • Collaborate closely with top engineers, researchers, and leaders driving breakthrough innovation.
  • Opportunity to play a strategic role in establishing scalable financial foundations and influencing long-term growth.