Staff Accountant – AI-first Accounting

Job Description

Staff Accountant | Alchemer

The Tone:
This is a full-time role for Alchemer. The company is a powerful SaaS application software that offers a survey and data insights platform, enabling business professionals to make informed decisions through user-friendly data collection tools. This role is crucial for managing core accounting operations, specifically accounts payable and month-end close, while also spearheading the adoption and integration of AI within the accounting function. Your contributions will directly support Alchemer’s goal of building an AI-first accounting team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Pay: $28.84–$31.25 hourly
• Team: Reports to the Corporate Controller
• Mission: Own accounts payable, support month-end close processes, and drive the implementation of AI tools to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Tech Stack: Excel, NetSuite (plus), company-approved AI tools (like Claude)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounts Payable Management: Own the end-to-end accounts payable process, which includes invoice processing, managing payment runs, maintaining vendor records, and handling 1099s.
• Financial Reporting Support: Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing account reconciliations and processing journal entries.
• Expense Oversight & Budget Tracking: Review expense reports and credit card transactions for proper coding and support, while also working with budget owners to track spending against approvals and budget.
• AI-Powered Accounting Transformation: Utilize company-approved AI tools daily to enhance the speed and accuracy of tasks like accounts payable, reconciliations, and journal entries, applying sound professional judgment.
• Process Improvement & AI Fluency: Identify manual accounting processes for redesign using AI and automation, and experiment with AI tools to share insights and build team-wide AI capabilities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, along with a working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including GAAP and reconciliations.
• Experience: 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience is preferred, though qualified recent graduates will be considered for this role.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on accuracy, the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time efficiently, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in Excel.
• Bonus: Experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as NetSuite, hands-on experience with AI tools like Claude, and a genuine eagerness to master new technologies.