Accounting Manager at Paraform

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

21 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Accounting, Financial Operations, Revenue Recognition, Billing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Process Redesign, AI Tools, Communication, Marketplace Economics, Financial Integrity, Audit Support, Cash-flow Forecasting, Vendor Management, Journal Entries, Reconciliations

Industry

Internet Marketplace Platforms

Description

About the Role: We’re looking for an exceptional Accounting Manager to build and scale the accounting foundation at a fast-growing, venture-backed marketplace platform. You’ll be responsible for all aspects of accounting and financial operations, from monthly close and revenue recognition to systems implementation and process redesign. You’ll work closely with the leadership team to ensure financial integrity as we scale, bringing a deep understanding of marketplace economics and the accounting challenges that come with multi-sided platforms, while building AI-enabled processes that make the function smarter, faster, and more insightful. What You'll Do: Billing and AR Own end-to-end billing operations for marketplace revenue streams (gross vs. net revenue). Review customer contracts to ensure proper ASC 606 revenue recognition. Partner with Sales and Customer Success to ensure accurate and timely billing and collections. Reconcile AR, deferred revenue, billing, and revenue to ensure timely and accurate month-end close. AP Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, from standard vendor payments to high-volume payments to 1099 contractors (recruiters) in a marketplace environment. Own vendor setup, purchase orders, invoice processing, and payments. Implement scalable, automated AP workflows and payment systems to support rapid growth and high transaction volumes in a marketplace environment. Support cash-flow forecasting by providing AR/AP visibility. General Accounting & Reporting Prepare monthly close deliverables, including journal entries and reconciliations. Assist in annual financial audit and tax filings. Support Strategic Finance / FP&A with operational data and insights. Who You Are: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred 3-5 years of accounting experience. Big four or national firm experience preferred but not required. Experience in high-growth or venture-backed environments; you know what “building while scaling” feels like. Excited to design and automate processes with AI rather than simply recreate stale playbooks. Energized by ambiguity and a fast-changing environment. Curious about and comfortable with AI tools and modern finance stacks (e.g., Stripe, Ramp, Bill, Campfire, Rillet, Tabs, or similar). Strong communicator who brings clarity and thrives in a culture that values intellectual honesty, speed, and excellence. Benefits: Competitive Compensation Premium Healthcare Commuter Stipend Lunch and Dinner catered on-site Gym Membership 401k Flexible PTO Bi-annual company offsites Location: 5 days/week In-Person, San Francisco Office About Paraform: Paraform is a recruiting platform for elite recruiters helping companies fill their most critical roles faster. By combining a high-performance network of independent recruiters and search firms with modern AI tools, Paraform gives companies a faster, more reliable way to hire top talent and gives recruiters the tools and flexibility to thrive. We partner with industry leaders like Cursor, Palantir, Windsurf, Decagon, Hightouch, and many more to hire world-class talent. We've grown extremely fast in the past year to mid 8-figures in ARR and are backed by the best investors and technology leaders: Felicis, A*, BOND, Liquid 2, DST Global, the founders of YouTube, Instacart, Canva, and more.

Responsibilities

The Accounting Manager will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial operations, including billing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable. They will also prepare monthly close deliverables and assist in annual financial audits.