Strong foundation in accounting principles and practices.
Enthusiasm for AI tools, especially coding agents like Claude Code and Codex.
Technical curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools and APIs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for complex accounting issues.
Self-directed with an entrepreneurial mindset focused on system improvement.
Ability to manage workflows from development to operation.
Responsibilities
Design and operate AI-powered workflows for various accounting tasks.
Automate complex accounting processes using AI coding agents and proprietary software.
Monitor workflows, investigate exceptions, and ensure timely results.
Identify and implement improvements to eliminate manual tasks.
Collaborate with engineering to enhance system capabilities and integrations.
Develop processes to assist the offshore accounting team in using AI tools.
Benefits
Opportunity to work directly with company leadership.
Hands-on role at the intersection of accounting and technology.
Support from a talented offshore accounting team.
Focus on building innovative solutions in the real estate industry.
Full Job Description
AI Accounting Lead
Arboreal Management | Seattle, WA | Full-Time The Role
This is a hands-on position at the intersection of accounting, software, and artificial intelligence.
You'll use AI coding agents such as Claude Code and Codex, along with our internal software and APIs, to develop, operate, and continuously improve automated accounting workflows.
You'll work directly with company leadership (CEO, CFO) and our software engineering team, with support from a talented offshore accounting team responsible for client communication and exception handling.
Your goal is simple: build the best accounting platform in the real estate industry by automating as much routine accounting work as possible. Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate AI-powered workflows for bank reconciliations, utility billing, cash management, month-end close, and financial reporting.
Use AI coding agents and our proprietary Maynard platform to automate complex, multistep accounting processes.
Monitor automated workflows, investigate exceptions, and ensure accurate, timely results.
Identify opportunities to eliminate manual work and continuously improve accounting processes.
Collaborate with our engineering team to expand system capabilities and integrations.
Develop repeatable processes and help our Philippines-based accounting team effectively use AI tools.
Qualifications
Strong foundation in accounting, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and financial statements.
Demonstrated enthusiasm for AI tools, particularly coding agents such as Claude Code, Codex, or similar platforms.
Technical curiosity and a willingness to learn new tools, work with APIs, and build automations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently investigate complex accounting issues.
A self-directed, entrepreneurial mindset and a preference for building better systems rather than repeating manual processes.
Ability to take ownership of workflows from initial development through ongoing operation.
Preferred, but not required:
2-5 years of accounting or finance experience.
Experience with Python, SQL, APIs, or workflow automation.
Property management or real estate accounting experience, or other heavily multi-entity settings
Experience building custom software or automations using AI coding agents.
A CPA or computer science degree is not required. We're more interested in what you can do than your credentials.
To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief description of something you've built or automated using AI. Personal projects are welcome.
