OVERVIEW OF ROLEBinti is seeking an analytical and strategic Finance and Accounting Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in finance and accounting, who is ready to bring their expertise to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. As a Finance and Accounting Associate, you will not only oversee essential administrative finance functions-such as invoicing, insurance management, and processing payments-but also lead initiatives to streamline and innovate our finance and operational processes.
Beyond these core responsibilities, the Finance and Accounting Associate will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven projects. Your analytical insights and process improvement strategies will directly influence Binti's financial and operational efficiency, making a lasting impact on our mission to deliver excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend hands-on financial management with high-level strategic planning.
LOCATIONBinti is headquartered in San Francisco, California, and requires team members to be in-office at least Mondays and Thursdays.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Data Analytics: Contribute to our internal data infrastructure through automated data extraction and transformation. Write queries and create dashboards to deliver insights to internal teams.
- Accounts Receivables Management: Generate customer invoices, follow up on payments, apply payments to invoices in Maxio and communicate with customers on overdue balances.
- Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.
- Employee Expense Processing: Review and process employee expense submissions via Ramp, including home office stipends, work-related travel, and other reimbursements.
- Bank and investor reporting: Assist in preparing monthly compliance reports and quarterly investor updates.
- Process Payroll: Process hourly and salaried payroll including calculating commission payments.
- Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging, and collections activities. Also, support the CFO in preparing cash flow projections and various financial health scenarios.
SAMPLE PROJECTS- Write SQL queries to generate reports and build dashboards from our production database.
- Create saved materialized views to improve data accessibility and enable self-service reporting for teams.
- Add rigor to invoicing practices through documentation of unique customer requirements.
- Formalize contract renewal tracking to improve stakeholder visibility and financial accuracy.
- Assist in the development of departmental income statements.
- Improve ARR tracking process and documentation.
WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOUQualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Experience: At least 3 years work experience in accounting or finance is expected; Background in SaaS or subscription-based businesses is a plus.
• Skills:
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Very strong skills in Excel and Google Sheets (formulas, pivot tables, macros, etc.) required; SQL or similar database query skills a plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Familiarity with accounting principles and software (e.g., Maxio, Quickbooks and Ramp) is a plus; understanding of core accounting concepts required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
BENEFITS & PERKS- An above-market compensation package (salary + equity)
- Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 99% of insurance premiums covered for you + your dependents
- Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend
- 13 paid holidays; 11 federally observed holidays (including Juneteenth), plus Election Day and the day after Thanksgiving
- 16 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for the arrival of a newborn or newly placed infant
- Sick/mental health time separate from vacation days (accrue up to a cap of 80 hours)
- 4 weeks of sabbatical after 4 years of service at the company
- 401k, Commuter benefits, FSA, and DCFSA with administration paid for
- $5,000 annual bonus for employees who volunteer as a CASA (court-appointed special advocates)
- $2,500 annual reimbursement for ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to attend trainings/conferences, on-site speaker series, and lunch and learns
- $300 reimbursement for initial office setup
- $50 a month effective work reimbursement to cover internet, electricity, office setup costs, or lunch/snacks with coworkers
- Paid jury duty
