Senior Accountant - Entries + Reconciliations

About xAI

xAI’s mission is to create AI systems that can accurately understand the universe and aid humanity in its pursuit of knowledge. Our team is small, highly motivated, and focused on engineering excellence. This organization is for individuals who appreciate challenging themselves and thrive on curiosity. We operate with a flat organizational structure. All employees are expected to be hands-on and to contribute directly to the company’s mission. Leadership is given to those who show initiative and consistently deliver excellence. Work ethic and strong prioritization skills are important. All engineers are expected to have strong communication skills. They should be able to concisely and accurately share knowledge with their teammates.

About the role :

We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant with a strong focus on month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger operations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial records. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage complex reconciliations and general ledger activities in a fast-paced environment.

• Journal Entries : Prepare, review, and post accurate journal entries to the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Account Reconciliations : Perform monthly and quarterly account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and fixed assets, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• General Ledger Maintenance : Maintain and update the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are properly recorded and categorized.
• Financial Reporting Support : Assist in the preparation of financial statements, schedules, and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Process Improvement : Identify and implement improvements to streamline reconciliation processes and enhance accuracy and efficiency.
• Compliance and Audits : Support external audits by providing accurate documentation, reconciliations, and schedules as needed.
• Collaboration : Work closely with cross-functional teams, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll, to ensure accurate financial data.
• Ad Hoc Projects : Assist with special projects, such as system implementations, budget preparation, or variance analysis, as assigned.

Who You Are :

This role is integral to ensure the financial health of the company through scaling process and systems, maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Your attention to detail, organization and time-management skills will play a key role in driving operational excellence and supporting the company’s growth objectives.

Qualifications :

Annual Salary Range

$100,000 - $140,000 USD

Benefits

Base salary is just one part of our total rewards package at xAI, which also includes equity, comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and various other discounts and perks.

xAI is an equal opportunity employer.

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