Accounting Lead

Location New York City Employment Type Full time Location Type On-site Department Finance Compensation Estimated Base Salary $110K – $145K • Offers Equity Accounting Lead at Garage (YC W24) About Garage Garage is a marketplace for specialized vehicles and equipment, starting with emergency vehicles. By automating every part of the transaction—including payments, freight, paperwork, warranty, and financing—we reduce what used to take months down to minutes. We're building the modern platform that powers commerce across America’s essential industries. We recently closed a $13.5M Series A ($18M in total funding) from Infinity Ventures, Y Combinator, Initialized Capital, FJ Labs, and other top investors. In less than a year, our team has already served customers in all 50 states – and we’re just getting started. The Role As Accounting Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping Garage’s early operations, processes, and customer experience around taxes, bookkeeping & compliance. You’ll be an operator at first but we hope you will be able to grow/manage the accounting function as our company scales. You’ll collaborate directly with the founders & our customers to establish the foundation upon which the company grows. You may enjoy this role if You want a seat at the table on the most important financial and strategic decisions, working directly with leadership to shape how the business scales You like operating at the intersection of accounting, operations, and strategy —not just closing the books, but helping the company understand and act on the numbers You’re excited by the challenge of a marketplace business You’re proactive and resourceful —you don’t wait for perfect information and are comfortable making decisions in ambiguous environments. You’re energized by complexity and take pride in bringing structure, accuracy, and clarity to messy, high‑stakes financial and operational problems You have a high bar for precision and ownership —you care deeply about getting the details right, especially when it comes to money movement and financial integrity You enjoy building systems from the ground up and designing processes that will scale with a rapidly growing company You’re motivated by being a foundational part of a company’s growth , with a path toward broader finance leadership over time In this role, you will: Own the company’s financial foundation, including accurate financial statements, month‑end close, and overall integrity of the books using QuickBooks Online. Manage the full lifecycle of marketplace infrastructure and funds flow. Build and implement scalable accounting, reporting, and forecasting systems to support rapid growth. Monitor and optimize cash flow, including ensuring the right liquidity across accounts and improving overall capital efficiency. Own core finance operations including AP/AR, payroll, vendor payments, and sales commission calculations. Define, track, and report on key business metrics (e.g., GMV, take rate, burn, margin) to support internal decision‑making and investor reporting. Qualifications Required Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Strong knowledge of GAAP accrual accounting, including AP/AR and financial statement management. Extremely detail‑oriented with strong reconciliation skills, especially across multiple accounts and systems. Strong organizational and operational execution skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Ability to build and improve processes—not just execute existing ones. Comfortable working in ambiguity and taking ownership in a fast‑paced, early‑stage environment. Preferred CPA or CPA‑track. Experience in marketplaces, fintech, or transaction‑heavy businesses. Experience at an early‑stage startup or building finance processes from the ground up. What we offer: Competitive salary and stock options. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and all your dependents. Enjoy daily catered lunches at our New York City office. Unlimited paid time off every year. $100 / month wellness stipend. Bi‑annual team offsite. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we are committed to building an inclusive environment where you can be you. We work hard to evaluate all employees and job applicants consistently, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, natural origin, age, disability, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected class. Compensation Range: $110K - $145K #J-18808-Ljbffr