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Staff AccountantKnit • New York, NY, US
Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Knit • New York, NY, US
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Staff Accountant

The Staff Accountant will serve as the first hire on our Finance & Accounting function, responsible for managing the accounting close process, financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This person will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial data while collaborating cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making.

This is a high-impact role for someone with strong technical accounting skills who wants to grow with the company and help shape a finance organization built for scale.

Responsibilities | What You Will Own

  • Close Timeliness : On-time completion of monthly close per stakeholders' expectations.
  • Financial Accuracy & Process Efficiency : Ensuring consistent, accurate, and high-quality financial data.
  • Stakeholder Satisfaction : Positive internal feedback on reporting quality, clarity, and responsiveness.
  • Systems Development : Implementation of scalable accounting improvements or automations to support the growing business and reduce manual reconciliation time and reporting errors.

Primary Responsibilities of This Role :

  • Month-End and Year-End Close
  • Own the full-cycle accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
  • Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement analyses.
  • Maintain a detailed close checklist and continuously improve the speed and accuracy of the close process.
  • Bookkeeping and Transactional Accounting
  • Oversee all general ledger activity, including AP / AR and expense reporting.
  • Ensure timely and accurate payments to all vendors.
  • Promptly execute all invoices, manage customer payment portals, and follow up on delinquent accounts.
  • Review and reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly.
  • Implement accounting policies and controls to ensure consistent, GAAP-compliant recordkeeping.
  • Compliance and Reporting
  • Coordinate with external tax, audit, and compliance partners for filings, audits, and financial reviews.
  • Ensure the company adheres to all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and internal compliance policies.
  • Prepare internal management reports and dashboards for leadership review.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Operations, Research, GTM, and People teams to align accounting processes with operational needs.
  • Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing accurate expense tracking and variance analyses.
  • Contribute to process improvements that enhance visibility into the company's financial health.
  • Process Improvement & Systems
  • Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations.
  • Execute timely vendor payments and work with customers to ensure on-time invoice payments.
  • Help implement and optimize systems such as QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.
  • Document financial processes and contribute to internal control development as the company scales.
  • Required Skills & Experiences

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Valid CPA certification
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience working in a venture-backed, early-stage startup
  • Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and coordinating with external auditors / tax advisors
  • Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel / Google Sheets, and financial tools (e.g., Bill.com, Brex, Runway, Justworks)
  • Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
  • Accounting and financial reporting expertise
  • Strategic problem-solving and process improvement
  • High attention to detail with strong time management skills
  • Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
  • Exceptional integrity and discretion with confidential information
  • Benefits

    Upon joining the Knit team, you will receive a competitive salary, Equity Options, Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), and Additional Coverage, a company laptop and one-time, onboarding Technology Stipend, a 401(k) with company match, flexible time-off, hybrid working, and more!

    Our Company Values

    We are the Championship Team. This means we :

  • Are 1% better every day : We approach situations with a growth mindset and ask, "How can we make the business better?" and "What would it take?"
  • Play to win : We set audacious goals and push ourselves to achieve them with a bias towards action (When we see a need, we take initiative, and hold ourselves accountable to seeing it through).
  • Keep the main thing the main thing : Identify what has the biggest impact and prioritize to focus on it.
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