Accountant & Corporate Administrator

SemiAnalysis•Chicago, IL

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading authority on the semiconductor supply chain, with the highest concentration of industry experts within one team and a deep-rooted passion for delving into the intricacies. We’re a global team of over 20 analysts, each with extensive networks across the semiconductor supply chain and AI ecosystem, publishing industry-shaping articles while participating in 40+ conferences annually. Our newsletter reaches more than 200,000 subscribers worldwide, including senior management and C-suite leaders at the leading semiconductor and AI companies. We also offer three core products: Industry Models – We develop and publish models on accelerator shipments, datacenter demand and supply, GPU total cost of ownership, and more. Core Research – We distill deep technical research into key insights on technology and product trends. Consulting and Technical Due Diligence – We conduct custom research and project work for the largest funds, leading venture-capital firms, companies across the AI ecosystem, and government agencies. Position Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Accountant & Corporate Administrator to help build and manage the finance, accounting, and administrative infrastructure of SemiAnalysis as we continue to scale. This role is ideal for someone who has worked in a startup or high-growth environment and has experience setting up finance and accounting processes from the ground up. You should be comfortable owning messy, ambiguous workflows, building systems where none exist, and improving processes without waiting for step-by-step direction. You will be responsible for comprehensive financial and administrative activities across multiple business functions, including accounting, payroll, HR administration, vendor management, banking, corporate compliance, and regulatory filings. This role serves as an operational backbone of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, smooth day-to-day business operations, and scalable internal processes. The ideal candidate is highly organized, autonomous, and proactive, with experience managing accounting records, supporting financial statement preparation, coordinating tax and regulatory requirements, and using tools like QuickBooks, payroll platforms, expense systems, and other business management software. The role will be full-time, based in the United States.

Requirements

2–5 years of experience in accounting, finance operations, corporate administration, startup operations, or related roles.
Experience working in a startup, high-growth company, or lean operating environment where responsibilities were broad and processes were still being built.
Demonstrated experience helping set up or improve finance and accounting functions , including accounting workflows, reporting processes, vendor management, payroll coordination, or internal controls.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, or a related field.
Experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
Experience supporting financial statement preparation, accounting records, reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
Experience managing tax filings, state registrations, corporate compliance requirements, or other recurring business obligations.
Comfort working across payroll systems, HR management platforms, expense tools, banking platforms, and business management software.
Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
High agency and autonomy; able to identify what needs to be done, build a plan, and execute without constant direction.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while coordinating across internal teams and external providers.

Nice To Haves

Chartered Accountant, CPA, or equivalent accounting qualification preferred but not required.
Prior experience as an early finance, accounting, or operations hire at a startup.
Experience building finance processes from scratch, including reporting packages, approval workflows, accounting calendars, and internal documentation.
Experience with multi-entity accounting, international corporate structures, state registrations, or regulatory filings.
Understanding of US employment laws, payroll compliance, and HR best practices.
Knowledge of R&D tax credit documentation requirements.
Experience working with external accountants, tax advisors, payroll providers, legal counsel, insurance brokers, and corporate service providers.
Comfort with process automation, systems implementation, and scaling operational workflows.

Responsibilities

Own day-to-day accounting workflows, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense tracking, reconciliations, and month-end close support.
Help design, implement, and improve finance and accounting processes, including chart of accounts structure, approval workflows, reporting cadence, documentation, and internal controls.
Support payroll processing, benefits administration, employee reimbursements, and coordination with payroll and HR platforms.
Manage banking operations, monitor cash flow, support strategic allocation of funds across accounts, and maintain clean records of cash movements.
Handle purchasing and vendor processes from onboarding through payment, including compliance checks, invoice review, contract tracking, and payment coordination.
Prepare financial reports, assist with financial statement preparation, monitor budgets and commitments, and support leadership with visibility into company performance.
Coordinate tax filings, corporate registrations, state registrations, insurance renewals, regulatory filings, and other recurring compliance obligations.
Maintain organized documentation across finance, HR, compliance, vendor, tax, and corporate records.
Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including benefits enrollment, employment documentation, payroll setup, and internal system coordination.
Identify inefficiencies, automate recurring workflows where possible, and build scalable systems that reduce manual work and operational risk.