Accountant, Corporate Operations

Crowd Street•New York, NY

3d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our newly created Accountant, Corporate Operations, is responsible for supporting the accounting and finance operations of the company, with an emphasis on payroll, tax compliance, and financial reporting. This includes the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports, maintenance of a financial system of records, development of internal controls, documentation of processes, and supporting audits. A core objective of this role is to develop a deep understanding of our finance operations end-to-end and drive meaningful efficiency gains through automation—including implementation of an AI-embedded ERP, standalone agentic AI tools, and system integrations. This role reports directly to the Senior Managing Director, Finance Operations and works directly with the Accounting and Human Resources teams. As an entry-level position, this role will be a critical contributor as the company builds its workforce and infrastructure in the years to come, providing ample opportunities to learn across a broad range of finance operations, build foundational skills, and grow your career with the company.

Requirements

0–2 years of foundational accounting, operations, or audit experience (relevant internship experience is highly valued).
BS/BA in business, accounting, economics, or a related relevant field along with technology.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while balancing day-to-day tasks and operational improvements.
Previous exposure to or desire to learn about payroll vendor relationships, payroll management platforms, or finance/ERP systems.
Solid foundational understanding of accounting fundamentals, basic operations, and internal controls.
Interest in developing an expertise in payroll tax compliance, payroll best practices, and the broader finance operations landscape.
Curiosity about and enthusiasm for finance technology and automation, including AI-embedded tools, ERP systems, and workflow integrations that make operations faster and more scalable.
Ability to work cross-functionally and understand basic FP&A and Human Resources operations.
Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Outstanding organizational ability with great attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency.
Excellent problem-solving skills and strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Active pursuit of or plans to obtain a professional certification is preferred—such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), or a relevant technology or regulatory certification (e.g., ERP implementation, fintech compliance, or data analytics).

Responsibilities

Support multi-state payroll compliance efforts, oversight of our third-party payroll administrator, payroll processing, and equity administration.
Ensure all government reporting and withholding requirements for payroll tax compliance are met.
Respond to and resolve foundational employee payroll requests, including wage discrepancies, garnishments, court orders, and verification of wages.
Help reconcile payroll-related expenses to the general ledger, assist with the monthly close, prepare basic reports for management, and provide documentation to support annual and periodic audits.
Partner with Human Resources, IT, and third-party benefits providers to update systems for changes to employee benefit plans.
Play a central role in Finance’s automation and modernization agenda: evaluate current workflows across the finance function, identify opportunities for efficiency, and help implement solutions including an AI-embedded ERP system, agentic AI tools, improved data structures, and cross-system integrations.
Help develop, improve, and document formal internal procedure manuals and compliance calendars to support scalable operations.
Provide administrative and operational support for strategic goals, such as new compensation and benefit plans, partnering across teams to design cross-functional process improvements that help scale our infrastructure.