Accounting Specialist

h2o.ai•Portland, OR

9d•Remote

About The Position

H2O.ai is seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Specialist to join its growing finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Senior Accounting Manager, this role supports day-to-day accounting operations—including accounts payable, travel and expense, cash management, prepaids, and accruals—and helps maintain financial integrity and operational efficiency in a fast-paced, scaling AI software and technology environment. The role works with ERP, procurement, and payables systems and supports reconciliations, month-end close, internal controls, audits, and process improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2–5 years of general accounting experience.
Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP S/4Hana (Cloud), Campfire, or Rillet, and procure-to-pay systems such as Bill.com or Ramp.
Knowledge of US GAAP and a solid understanding of core accounting principles.
Advanced Excel skills, including tools such as pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and SUMIF, and comfort with cloud-based financial tools.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and time management.
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

General accounting experience in the software or technology industry.
Experience with multi-entity or international operations.
CPA or CPA-track.
Experience with financial automation or ERP optimization projects.
SaaS (Software as a Service) experience.
Experience with monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis.
Prior experience with travel and expense systems such as Navan, Expensify, or Concur.

Responsibilities

Support accounts payable, including invoice entry, approval workflows, and timely payments using systems such as Bill.com.
Support the travel and expense process in Navan, help enforce travel and expense policies, and reconcile associated Navan liability accounts in ERP systems.
Manage cash activity, including uploading bank statements, cash matching, and bank reconciliations.
Support month-end close by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations for accounts related to accounts payable and cash.
Maintain accurate vendor records and assist with 1099 reporting.
Partner with internal teams, including Engineering, Sales, FP&A, and People Ops, to ensure accurate expense classification and timely invoice processing.
Contribute to cash management and forecasting through timely data management.
Help implement and maintain strong internal controls and accounting best practices.
Assist with financial audits and compliance initiatives as required.
Identify and support automation opportunities and system improvements to scale accounting operations.