General Accountant

Slickdeals • San Mateo, CA

2d • $65,000 - $92,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

This General Accountant ensures the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable, expense management and month-end close processes while driving financial operations forward through AI implementation and process automation.

About Slickdeals:
We believe shopping should feel like winning. That’s why 10 million people come to Slickdeals to swap tips, upvote the best finds, and share the thrill of a great deal. Together, our community has saved more than $10 billion over the past 26 years.
We’re profitable, passionate, and in the middle of an exciting evolution—transforming from the internet’s most trusted deal forum into the go-to daily shopping destination. If you thrive in a fast-moving, creative environment where ideas turn into impact fast, you’ll fit right in.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 1-2 years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable and general ledger
• Understanding of GAAP principles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Partner cross-functionally with internal departments to resolve invoice, expense, and payment-related inquiries
• Experience with cloud-based accounting platforms (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Bill.com or similar)
• Familiarity with AP automation tools or AI-enabled accounting software
• Experience with expense management systems (Expensify, Concur, or similar)
• Interest in leveraging technology to improve accounting processes
• Tech-savvy with openness to adopting new AI and automation tools
• Strategic thinking to identify bottlenecks suitable for AI automation
• Strong communication skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction
• Analytical mindset to review AI-generated recommendations and ensure accuracy
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Review, code and process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring proper general ledger coding by department and cost center
• Obtain necessary approvals and enter/upload accounts payable transactions into Bill.com
• Reconcile accounts payable subsidiary ledger to the general ledger monthly
• Maintain organized vendor files including W-9 collection and payment documentation
• Process payments in a timely manner and respond to vendor inquiries regarding account balances
• Maintain vendor management tool ContractSafe
• Review and process credit card transactions and employee expense reports using Bill.com and Expensify.com
• Verify expense submissions for proper approvals and supporting documentation
• Communicate with staff regarding any deficiencies in approvals or backup documentation
• Reconcile corporate credit card accounts monthly
• Prepare recurring journal entries including accruals, prepaids and reclassifications to ensure all business transactions are properly recorded
• Assist with account reconciliations for cash, prepaids, accruals and other balance sheet accounts
• Support the preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Assist senior accounting team with timely monthly and annual close processes
• Leverage AI-powered accounting tools to automate routine data entry, transaction classification and invoice processing
• Utilize AI capabilities to identify recurring journal entries and suggest automated solutions
• Monitor AI-flagged anomalies and discrepancies in real-time, investigating and resolving issues proactively
• Provide feedback on AI tool performance and suggest enhancements to improve accounting workflows

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual bonus, and equity package
• Competitive paid time off in addition to holiday time off
• A variety of healthcare insurance plans to give you the best care for your needs
• 401K matching above the industry standard
• Professional Development Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level