Venture Capital Accountant

Founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles (HQ) and New York, M13 is a technology venture capital firm that invests in the brightest founders, building the future of consumer behavior in work, commerce, health, and money.Messier 13 (or M13) is one of the brightest star clusters in the Northern sky. It’s full of remarkable individual stars, and when those stars come together, they create something more significant than the sum of its parts. We at M13 contribute to our collective success by being brighter together.We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Venture Capital Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be central to our day-to-day financial operations of both our firm and funds. You’ll work closely with the Controller, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to maintain best-in-class financial practices and support our broader team’s strategic initiatives.What You’ll Be Doing:Accounting SupportOwn the monthly and year-end close processes for the firm, including:Bank and credit card reconciliationsJournal entries for revenue, prepayments, accruals, and payrollChargeback allocations for expenses attributable to the fundsSupport annual audit and tax processes Financial Recordkeeping & Expense ManagementManage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processesEnsure accurate accounting records and proper approval chains are followedEnsure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employeesCreate invoices and lead collection efforts in coordination with the broader teamLead vendor management and the annual 1099 processAdminister and maintain the employee expense system and ensure timely expense submissions, review and escalationsEnsure accurate reconciliation of all expensesBudget Tracking & Project SpendSupport firm’s budget process including budget tracking for events and special projects, and also for departmental spend across the firmPrepare and review monthly budget variancesPayroll Execution & Benefits SupportEnsure accurate and timely execution of payroll Process and track 401(k) contributionsFund Accounting SupportExecute chargeback allocations and coordinate reporting with fund administratorReview financials for accuracy for quarterly and annual reportingSupport capital call tracking and AR follow-upAssist with valuation updatesAssist with ad-hoc LP queries such as audit confirmation requestsWhat You’ll Bring to the Role:Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field2–4 years of relevant experience (venture capital, private equity, fund admin, or public accounting)Strong understanding of US GAAP and reporting standardsCPA or additional certification is a plusStrong understanding of AP/AR, general ledger, and financial reportingHands on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and expense systems (e.g., Emburse, Bill.com)Advanced excel skillsFamiliarity with venture fund accounting and fund administration platforms is a plusDetail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindsetExcellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitudeAble to manage multiple projects and deadlinesProactive thinker interested in executing process improvements and gaining efficienciesExperience and/or willingness to implement AI to enhance workflowsAbility and willingness to take on ad-hoc finance / operational tasks and projectsWhat’s in it for you:One Team, One Dream: A chance to work alongside world-class VC talent in a collaborative and developmentally-focused culture that is respectful, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring. You’ll do your life's best work here and have fun doing itInvestment in Your Future: Employees are also eligible for an Employee Profit Sharing Program and 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional employer contributions for all participating employeesComprehensive Health Package: Medical, dental, and vision plans that are thoughtful and supportive of the needs of each M13 employeeOpen PTO Policy: We're focused on healthy work-life balance and, therefore, set no firm guidelines regarding how much time off each employee is permitted to takeResearch shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend only to apply to jobs when they check every box. If you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to chat and learn more about what you want to do next in your career.M13 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We deeply understand the value of bringing together a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

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