Accounting Manager

Who Are We

SewerAI is an AI and data management platform that is improving the speed, effectiveness and cost for cities and engineering firms to manage infrastructure. Our cutting edge AI lowers the total cost of ownership of cities’ infrastructure by reducing the dirty, dull and dangerous work that must be done to maintain infrastructure.

About the Role

The Accounting Manager is a role responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the financial health of SewerAI. This includes recording transactions, managing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a good understanding of accounting principles.

What You'll Do

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record daily financial transactions, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable and drive down aging accounts
• Reconcile bank statements, charge accounts and ensure discrepancies are resolved.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all client contracts and related documentation.
• Generate and send out invoices to customers and facilitate swift payment of invoices through regular communication with clients.
• Process incoming payments in compliance with financial policies and procedures. Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities.
• Own Carta 409A annual validation and other reconciliations. 
• Work with Insurance Agency for all insurance needs, certificates of insurance and annual renewals.
• Perform day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording accounts receivable data.
• Drive audits and tax filings.
• Work with the VP of Operations to develop and implement financial strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee financial compliance and ensure adherence to accounting principles and regulations.
• Conduct financial analysis to provide insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Prepare and present financial reports to management and stakeholders.
• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting processes with support from VP Operations.
• Own financial modeling and forecasting skills and track budget against actuals and work with dept leaders.
• Own the business data room and keep it up to date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field with at least 3+ years experience in the software company as an accounting manager
• Strong knowledge and 3+ years job experience in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations with experience in leading company’s financial and tax audits.
• Effective communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong technical skills in financial technology tools and dashboards including MS Excel, Google Sheets, Intuit Quickbooks etc.
• Strong financial modeling and forecasting skills

Nice to Haves

• Advanced degree in accounting, finance or business administration
• Familiarity with the water infrastructure industry and/or SaaS software industry
• Previous experience in VC-backed startup

Why Should You Apply?

SewerAI is a VC backed Series B startup with a large and rapidly growing client base looking for an Accounting Manager to join our growing team. We are revolutionizing the antiquated industry by automating the labor intensive part of labeling cracks, roots and grease in pipeline inspection videos.

Come join a startup that is solving a real world problem with AI.