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Perle AI

Accounting Manager

Perle AI, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Perle powers the most ambitious AI initiatives in the world with human intelligence at scale. We work with the world’s leading model builders and enterprises to deliver expert-in-the-loop data, model evaluation, and trust systems that make AI safe, responsible, efficient and exceptionally high-performing.

Our clients don’t buy software, they buy outcomes: accuracy, reliability, and defensibility.

We’re an early-stage, founder-led company operating in the highest-stakes markets of AI. Every hire defines how we win.

The Opportunity We’re looking for a highly capable, hands‑on In‑House Accountant to own end-to-end accounting operations at a fast-growing startup. This role combines day‑to‑day bookkeeping, full AP/AR ownership, QuickBooks Online (QBO) systems management, tax and compliance support, and financial modeling and KPI reporting to support executive decision‑making.

This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in early‑stage environments, is comfortable wearing multiple hats, and can move seamlessly between execution and analysis. This role is based in LATAM.

What you’ll do Accounting, Bookkeeping, AP & AR (End-to-End Ownership)

Own daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping activities

Manage the general ledger, journal entries, and month‑end close

Handle all Accounts Payable (AP) & Accounts Receivable (AR) activities

Vendor onboarding and management

Invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment execution

Vendor reconciliations and issue resolution

Customer invoicing and billing accuracy

Monitoring collections and AR aging

Following up on overdue invoices and resolving discrepancies

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and loan accounts

Ensure accurate expense classification across OPEX and COGS

Prepare and maintain monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

QuickBooks Online (QBO) Ownership

Serve as the primary owner and administrator of QuickBooks Online

Set up, manage, and maintain integrations with bank accounts, credit cards, payroll, billing, and expense tools

Design and maintain a scalable chart of accounts

Optimize workflows for AP, AR, reconciliations, and reporting

Troubleshoot issues and ensure data accuracy across integrated systems

Build a robust financial model (Google Sheets)

Develop and maintain: P&L forecasts, Cash flow projections, OPEX and COGS models, Headcount and compensation models

Maintain rolling forecasts and update assumptions as the business evolves, including scenario modeling

Define, calculate, and report C‑suite KPIs, including: Gross and net burn rate, Runway, Budget vs. actuals, Department‑level spend via user‑friendly dashboard views

Support leadership, board, and investor reporting as needed

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Support

Manage vendor tax documentation, including collecting, reviewing, and maintaining W-9s

Prepare and manage 1099 tracking and filings (in coordination with external tax advisors as needed)

Ensure proper classification of contractors vs. employees

Support sales tax, payroll tax, and other compliance‑related reporting where applicable

Act as the internal point of contact for tax‑related data requests from external CPAs or tax providers

Maintain organized documentation to support audits, filings, and compliance reviews

Qualifications

4+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping, ideally in a startup or high‑growth environment

Hands‑on ownership of AP, AR, and monthly close

Experience handling W-9s, 1099s, and tax‑related support

Deep expertise with QuickBooks Online

Proven ability to build financial models from scratch in Google Sheets

Strong understanding of:

Financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)

Cash flow management

OPEX vs. COGS classification

Experience integrating banks, credit cards, payroll, billing, and expense tools

High attention to detail and strong ownership mentality

Comfortable operating independently in an ambiguous environment

Nice to have: CPA, CMA, or equivalent; Experience at venture‑backed startup; Familiarity with payroll, sales tax, or multi‑state compliance; Experience supporting investor or board‑level reporting

What Success Looks Like

AP, AR, and tax documentation are fully owned, timely, and accurate

W-9s and 1099s are well‑organized and compliant

Books are clean, current, and reliable

Leadership has clear visibility into burn, runway, and financial health

Finance operations scale smoothly as the company grows

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