Accounting Expert

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.