General Accountant

General Accountant San Mateo, CA 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. The Purpose 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. What You'll Do 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 What We're Looking For 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 LOCATION San Mateo, CA Hybrid schedule visiting our San Mateo, CA office three days a week (Tues‑Thurs). Slickdeals Compensation, Benefits, Perks The expected base pay for this role is between $65,000 - $92,000. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Exact compensation will be discussed during the interview process and tailored to the candidate's qualifications. 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 Work Authorization Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States. Slickdeals is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other protected status. Slickdeals will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with the "Ban the Box" legislation. We may access publicly available information as part of your application. Slickdeals participates in E-Verify. For more information, please refer to E-Verify Participation and Right to Work. Slickdeals does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies and is not responsible for related fees. #J-18808-Ljbffr