Accountant

Parafin

Accountant driving efficiency across accounting processes and reporting accuracy at fintech startup. Managing operational accounting, financial reporting, and partnership with engineering for process automation.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help manage projects that improve processes and reporting for the Accounting function, including the enablement of automated journal entries and data enablement for subledger to ledger account reconciliations
Take part in developing, documenting, and executing key policy documents and internal controls related to accounting processes and procedures.
Oversee and prepare certain day-to-day accounting processes for Parafin and its subsidiaries
Drive process improvement through automation initiatives: develop a plan, clearly communicate project goals, resource needs, and business outcomes, including partnering with engineering to design and implement technological solutions for process automation
Own parts of the month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analytics
Own preparation of the monthly/quarterly/annual financial reporting package
Perform technical accounting research
Support external audit, tax compliance, and miscellaneous reporting requirements from investors and stakeholders
Collaborate with the Accounting team members on general accounting matters and ad hoc projects
Oversee our outsourced bookkeeping team and identify incremental opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Someone excited about pushing the boundaries of what an accountant is.
Demonstrated ability to leverage modern tools, including AI-powered technologies (like Claude), to drive efficient, scalable solutions and enhance decision-making in accounting operations.
Foundational understanding of US GAAP - specifically as it relates to lending and technology companies.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and nontechnical partners.
Proven business analysis skills and experience working on complex projects with an excellent attention to detail.
Internship or co-op experience in accounting or a fintech/startup environment.
Experience working in a high-growth organization on a scaling team.
Exposure to accounting software (NetSuite or similar enterprise ERP) through coursework, internships, or personal projects.
Strong academic record in Accounting coursework.
Experience working with data beyond excel where you queried data, wrote a script, or used an AI tool shows you're not afraid to get technical.
Fluency in (or willingness to learn) data analysis skills and tools, such as SQL / Python / Looker, as these skills will further enable independent work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grant
Medical, dental & vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Work from home flexibility
Commuter benefits
Free lunches
Paid parental leave
401(k)
Employee assistance program

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Hard Skills & Tools

automated journal entriesdata enablementaccount reconciliationsvariance analyticsfinancial reportingtechnical accounting researchbusiness analysisdata analysisSQLPython

Soft Skills

communication skillsattention to detailcollaborationproject managementproblem-solvingadaptabilityanalytical thinkinginterpersonal skillsleadershipinitiative