Staff Accountant

COMPANY: Canoe Intelligence
WEBSITE: https://canoeintelligence.com/
TITLE: Staff Accountant
LOCATION: New York City (hybrid)
SALARY: $90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus & Equity
The Role:
We're looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance & Operations team and help transition key accounting processes in-house. You'll own the execution of core workflows - including AP, AR, reconciliations, prepaids, and fixed-asset schedules - and ensure timely, accurate reporting that supports our month-end close.
This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-growth SaaS environment, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys building scalable processes as the company expands. You'll collaborate closely with Finance, FP&A, and Operations, with meaningful exposure to senior leadership and cross-functional initiatives.
What You'll Do:
Accounts Payable:

• Manage vendor invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment scheduling
• Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure timely payment processing
• Reconcile AP subledger and support accrual entries for month-end
• Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency in AP workflows

Accounts Receivable:

• Generate and send client invoices in accordance with billing schedules and contracts
• Track collections, follow up on outstanding invoices, and manage AR aging
• Record cash receipts and apply payments accurately to customer accounts
• Partner with Client Success and FP&A to resolve billing questions or discrepancies

Bank & Reconciliations:

• Prepare weekly cash reconciliations; monitor incoming and outgoing payments
• Maintain accurate accounting of credit-card expenses and reimbursements
• Process & Systems Improvement:
• Support ERP and payment-system enhancements
• Document workflows and assist in standardizing policies for AP/AR cycles
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that improve cash-flow visibility and reporting

Close Support:

• Assist with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations tied to AR/AP activity

General Support:

• Partner with external advisors and auditors to ensure documentation and controls are complete
• Assist with process improvements and systems integration (ERP, AP automation, etc.)
• Provide ad-hoc analysis to support FP&A and leadership reporting
• Help streamline the transition from outsourced accounting (Attivo) to a robust in-house function

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2-5 years of accounting experience (startup, SaaS, or public + private mix preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger processes
• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas)
• Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP)
• Experience with Bill.com, Ramp,
• High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment
• Curiosity and ownership mindset - you enjoy improving processes, not just executing them
• CPA or CPA-track a plus, but not required

What You'll Get:

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Flexible PTO
• 401(k)
• Flexible work from home policy
• Home office stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Gym/Wifi reimbursement
• Education assistance
• Parental Leave

Our Values:

• Client First -> Listen, and deliver client-centric solutions
• Be An Owner -> Take initiative, improve situations, drive positive outcomes
• Excellence -> Always set the highest standard for yourself and others
• Win Together -> 1 + 1 = 3

Who We Are:
Canoe is reimagining alternative investment data processes for hundreds of leading institutional investors, capital allocators, asset servicing firms and wealth managers. By combining industry expertise with the most sophisticated data capture technologies, Canoe's technology automates the highly-frustrating, time-consuming, and costly manual workflows related to alternative investment document and data management, extraction and delivery. With Canoe, clients can refocus capital and human resources on business performance and growth, increase efficiency, and gain deeper access to their data. Canoe's AI-driven platform was developed in 2013 for Portage Partners LLC, a private investment firm.
Canoe is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.