AP/AR Specialist

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real-life real-customer impact.

We are seeking a highly motivated AP/AR Specialist to join our growing accounting team. Our team builds scalable processes to support Kikoff's pre-IPO financial reporting and compliance needs. You will be a critical member of the team, helping build and contribute to a public-company ready month-end close process. You will manage AP/AR, account reconciliations, and provide audit and financial reporting support, focusing on efficiency and quality. 

The role reports into the Controller will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).

• Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor setup, GL invoice coding, check requests, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Own AP system - Ramp and expense reimbursement and corporate card system - Brex 
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Review, record, and reconcile daily and monthly cash entries in Netsuite.
• Create and manage vendor records, maintain the W-9 database, and monitor the AP inbox for processing in Ramp.
• Review company credit card transactions & Brex reimbursements for accuracy and employee compliance with T&E policies.
• Design and maintain process documentation for all P2P activities to ensure proper internal controls.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AP.

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Leverage collection tools to manage workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics.
• Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AR.

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting processes.
• Self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and proactively drives results.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized and execution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Curious and open to embracing AI tools to work smarter and deliver better outcomes.