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Accountant

GoLinks
San Jose, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/18/2025
About the role 

As an accountant at GoLinks, you will be responsible for conducting all accounting and financial activities for the organization, including managing month-end and year-end close processes and preparing financial reports. You will also be reviewing invoices, expenses, and contracts to ensure compliance with the company’s policy. This role requires technical expertise and the ability to collaborate across departments. You will work closely with our founder/CEO, gaining broad visibility into the company’s operations. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside our founder to drive financial strategies to support growth.


This role is ideal for someone with finance and accounting experience seeking to break into the hi-tech industry. We're looking for a growth-minded individual eager to apply their skills while learning the financial operations of a software startup.

What you’ll do 
  • Manage all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
  • Audit, track, and manage weekly, monthly, and annual financial activities for the organization, including but not limited to processing invoices / timesheets, expenses, commissions, subscription revenue, and tax filings for a remote workforce.
  • Support account renewal processes, including preparing financial summaries, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
  • Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements, including variance analysis for the balance sheet and P&L.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies, including audits, tax filings, and corporate reporting.
  • Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing actionable insights to leadership.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support budget planning, forecasting, and financial initiatives.
  • Manage special projects and ad hoc financial analyses as needed to support organizational goals.
Who you are 
  • 2 years of experience in accounting or finance, with a foundation in technical accounting, including GAAP principles. You are able to process AR and AP claims and requests in a timely manner and in adherence to terms and company policy.
  • Proven track record of managing monthly/quarterly close processes and preparing detailed financial reports and analyses.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights. You can identify inaccuracies and process inefficiencies quickly to correct and make recommendations for improvements.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to work collaboratively and build trust across teams. You exercise good judgment with sensitive and confidential issues and work with honesty and integrity in ambiguous situations where problems and processes may not be established or clearly defined.
  • Proficiency in accounting and financial tools, including Google Suite (particularly Google Sheets), QuickBooks, and related platforms.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
We’re extra excited if…
  • You have experience reconciling with Brex, Stripe, Quickbooks, Trinet
  • You have experience with Bill.com and Coupa portal
  • You have finance & accounting experience in a startup 
  • You have managed finance & accounting for a remote, distributed workforce

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