Senior Accountant

Air Education Inc.
San Mateo, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time | Remote

Location: Must in US

Reports to: Finance Lead

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Accountant to take ownership of our day-to-day accounting operations. With 3–5 years of accounting experience, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is excited to work across the full accounting lifecycle—AR, AP, close, revenue recognition, forecasting, taxes, and process improvements.

You will also manage a team of one, providing guidance, review, and workflow coordination. This role offers a unique opportunity to understand the full picture of how accounting operates in a high-growth startup, with broad exposure across systems, processes, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership

  • Manage and support one team member, including task prioritization, review of work, and general guidance.

Accounts Receivable (AR) – Full Ownership

  • Prepare and issue invoices to school districts; ensure accuracy of PO details, addresses, and formats.

  • Maintain the AR aging report, monitor overdue balances, and lead collection efforts.

  • Coordinate with Sales Operations to validate data before billing.

  • Maintain complete and accurate billing documentation; provide AR updates for cash forecasting.

Accounts Payable (AP)

  • Process vendor bills and payments accurately and on schedule.

  • Lead 1099 filings for contractors.

  • Coordinate international billings.

Month-End Close & Reporting

  • Own the month-end close process and complete all tasks within 5 business days.

  • Review reconciliations: bank, credit cards, prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and deferred revenue.

  • Prepare monthly reporting and perform Actual vs Budget variance analysis.

Forecasting & Planning

  • Prepare weekly and monthly cash forecasts based on AR, AP, and operational inflows/outflows.

  • Support the annual budget process and mid-year forecast refresh.

Process Improvement

  • Help streamline and document the Sales-to-Cash (S2C) workflow.

  • Strengthen internal controls and enhance efficiency across accounting operations.

  • Support upcoming system improvements (billing tools, revenue systems, ERP upgrades).

Tax Support

  • Assist with franchise, business, and corporate tax schedules and documentation.

  • Maintain sales tax tracking within QuickBooks; prepare multi-state sales tax filings.

  • Support tax advisors during year-end processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from a U.S. university.

  • 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a startup or service-based environment.

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and practical accounting operations.

  • Fluent English; excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive, self-starter mindset.

  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

  • Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel/Google Sheets.

What Makes This Role Unique

  • Full exposure to the entire accounting function of a growing startup.

  • Opportunity to design and improve accounting processes from the ground up.

  • Leadership experience through managing one team member.

  • Close collaboration with Sales, Operations, and Leadership, offering visibility into company-wide operations.

  • Fast-paced environment with significant room for growth and broadened responsibilities.

Who We are looking for

  • A self-starter who takes ownership and delivers high-quality work.

  • A clear communicator who works well with cross-functional teams.

  • Someone eager to learn how a startup operates end-to-end.

  • Detail-oriented, adaptable, and solutions-driven.

  • Ready to grow with the company and take on more responsibility over time.

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Paid Time Off

  • Health insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Dental insurance

Posted 2025-12-28

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