# Accounting Manager

**Company:** [Cognition](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cognition)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA, California, New York, NY, Austin, TX
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** NetSuite, Ramp, Sequence, Excel, Google Workspace, US GAAP
**Posted:** 2026-02-27

> Manages full-cycle accounting, month-end closes, financial reporting, audits, and tax compliance in a high-growth AI startup. Requires 4-5+ years experience, bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and proficiency in Netsuite, Excel.

## Job Description

## Job Summary
As a core accounting team member, you will maintain financial records, ensure compliance, manage payroll and procurement, and support audits. You will have autonomy to develop finance practices and optimize processes.

## Key Responsibilities
- Month-End Close: Conduct monthly financial close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
- Audit Support: Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and other audits.
- Full-Cycle Accounting: Manage A/R, subscriptions, A/P, general ledger, and payroll.
- Process Improvement: Develop accounting policies for efficiency and accuracy.
- Tax Compliance: Manage tax compliance and filings.
- Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Customer Experience, RevOps, and others.
- Ad-Hoc Projects: Assist with special projects for revenue and cost efficiencies.

## Qualifications
- 4-5+ years professional accounting experience, preferably in high-growth tech or pre-IPO companies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Google Suite, Netsuite, Ramp, Sequence.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, and accounting principles.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication skills; thrives in fast-paced startups.

## Nice-to-Haves
- Experience in SaaS, software, or fintech.

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