Staff Accountant (Contract) Jobs

Newchip is a virtual startup accelerator that provides world-changing early-stage companies with the software tools, training, mentorship, and the investor network necessary to successfully raise capital, build, and scale their businesses to eventual exit. We're in 100+ countries and have a portfolio of over 2,000 startups that have raised $1B+ in funding since our launch in 2019.

Do you love Shark Tank? Imagine every day being like an episode but on a global scale, that's what we do. We recruit top startups and we launch virtual cohorts each month from our HQ in Austin, TX, with a goal of coaching each to a point of invest-ability. We then invest in our top program graduates alongside our 3,000+ investor network and work with them until exit.

-We're a veteran founder team with decades of experience, acquisitions and exits under our belts, and we're looking for the next member of our team that meets both our core values and can add their skillset to our melting pot of diversity.

-We're only recruiting entrepreneurial and driven individuals who are in it for the long haul to reach an IPO and that want to truly assist startups to drive results that create investment returns to our investors and investor partner network.

-If you're looking to make a difference in the world and learn in 1 year what most learn in 5, we're here to provide the mentorship, leadership, and potential to make that dream a reality - if you're here looking for a 9-5, our company isn't for you.

Apply today to join the 100+ employees in our HQ in Austin, Texas, or join one of our remote teams around the globe!

The Role

We are looking for an experienced contract (part-time to full-time) Staff Accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Staff Accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Staff Accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts.

The ideal candidate has also experience collaborating and/or managing a team of Accountants and Junior Accountants. Staff Accountant duties also include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks. This position is a full time role, reporting to our organization's Head of Finance. Day to day, the responsibilities of the Staff Accountant include the following:

• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile accounts payable and receivable

• Spot errors and suggest ways to improve efficiency and spending
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Participate in financial standards setting and in forecast process
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Assist with tax audits and tax returns
• Ensure compliance with GAAP principles
• Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
• Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule
• Manage accounting assistants and bookkeepers
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status
• Provide input into department's goal setting process

• Provide administrative support as needed.

**This is a non-remote position and is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. The ideal candidate for this position would be local to Austin. Any applicants applying outside of Austin, Texas are expected to cover the entirety of their relocation costs.

Total Annual Comp: $120,000

Base Pay (Based on Experience): $45,000-$70,000

Stock Bonus: Up to $50,000 Per Year

FT / PT: Full time only, no contractors or part-time.

**May vary**

To be successful in this role, please consider the following requirements.

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting.
• Relevant certification (e.g. CMA or CPA) will be preferred
• Able to work onsite at our Austin office location M-F.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Strong attention to detail, go-getter attitude, and impeccable communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite.
• Analytical, organized, and operates with a standard of excellence.
• Must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in an Accounting or related field.
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables

• Unlimited PTO policy, Holidays, Sick Days, and Election Day off.
• Join an active culture and become a pillar in the startup community with weekly team outings and community events.
• Be a part of a global team with a hybrid in-office and remote culture with a headquarters in East Austin, Texas
• Fully covered benefits that include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances; plus a 401k program.
• Active culture with a gym at HQ with bouldering, weight gym, classes, yoga, steam-rooms, and showers on-site.
• Industry leader in compensation packages including base plus performance incentives, equity, and company stock.
• Access to all of our accelerator certificate programs if you launch a startup during your career here (valued at $1M+).
• Weekly catered lunch on Fridays, as well as unlimited snacks and Starbucks coffee.
• ClassPass membership gives you worldwide access to thousands of top-rated gyms, fitness studios, salons, and spas.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a revolutionary space working with thousands of startups around the globe.