Partner 16, Senior Accountant

a16z•San Francisco, CA

2d•$119,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Accountant to join our finance team. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Controller and will work closely with Assistant Controllers, Fund Accounting Managers and other finance staff. The primary responsibility of this role is portfolio company wire confirmation as well as the related general ledger entries and preparation of financial statements. We use enterprise software (AllVue, Anaplan, Qval, Salesforce, HazelTree) for efficiency and scale. This role requires an in-office presence 2 days a week in our San Francisco, CA or Menlo Park, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with focus in accounting or finance
3+ years of combined public accounting or relevant accounting experience
Able to deal with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software a plus
Understanding of partnership accounting and/or asset management operations a plus

Responsibilities

Generate capital call and distribution mailings
Perform wire verification checks, prepare purchase, valuation and other entries
Assist in cash and stock distributions
Maintain portfolio tracking reports
Work in a coordinated manner with the team to complete quarterly and annual financial statements
Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal legal team as necessary
Assist with documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines
Assist Controller/Assistant Controller with projects as needed
Work in a highly organized and detail-oriented way. You can manage your time and multiple priorities effectively
Collaborate with multiple teams and people
Build trust and support your colleagues
Actively participate and communicate in a productive manner
Approach issues with a solution-focused lens
Work in a very dynamic, fast-paced environment, requirements can change with little notice, and you will need to adapt and be flexible
Learn venture capital finance from the ground up
Have an interest in leveraging AI tools to streamline accounting processes and improve accuracy
Take the time to understand our processes and culture, embrace the best parts and recommend changes for improvement