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Canoe Intelligence

Staff Accountant

Canoe Intelligence, New York, New York, us, 10261

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Canoe Intelligence

Title:

Staff Accountant

Location:

New York City (hybrid)

Salary:

$90,000 - $110,000 + Bonus & Equity

Website:

https://canoeintelligence.com/

The Role We’re looking for a Staff Accountant to join our growing Finance & Operations team and help transition key accounting processes in‑house. You’ll own the execution of core workflows — including AP, AR, reconciliations, prepaids, and fixed‑asset schedules — and ensure timely, accurate reporting that supports our month‑end close. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a high‑growth SaaS environment, has strong attention to detail, and enjoys building scalable processes as the company expands.

What You’ll Do Accounts Payable

Manage vendor invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment scheduling

Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure timely payment processing

Reconcile AP subledger and support accrual entries for month‑end

Identify opportunities for automation and process efficiency in AP workflows

Accounts Receivable

Generate and send client invoices in accordance with billing schedules and contracts

Track collections, follow up on outstanding invoices, and manage AR aging

Record cash receipts and apply payments accurately to customer accounts

Partner with Client Success and FP&A to resolve billing questions or discrepancies

Bank & Reconciliations

Prepare weekly cash reconciliations; monitor incoming and outgoing payments

Maintain accurate accounting of credit‑card expenses and reimbursements

Support ERP and payment‑system enhancements

Document workflows and assist in standardizing policies for AP/AR cycles

Contribute to cross‑functional projects that improve cash‑flow visibility and reporting

Close Support

Assist with journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations tied to AR/AP activity

General Support

Partner with external advisors and auditors to ensure documentation and controls are complete

Assist with process improvements and systems integration (ERP, AP automation, etc.)

Provide ad‑hoc analysis to support FP&A and leadership reporting

Help streamline the transition from outsourced accounting (Attivo) to a robust in‑house function

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2–5 years of accounting experience (startup, SaaS, or public + private mix preferred)

Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger processes

Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets (pivot tables, formulas)

Experience with accounting systems (NetSuite, QuickBooks Online, or comparable ERP)

Experience with Bill.com, Ramp

High attention to detail and organizational skills; able to prioritize in a fast‑moving environment

Curiosity and ownership mindset — you enjoy improving processes, not just executing them

CPA or CPA‑track a plus, but not required

What You’ll Get

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible PTO

401(k)

Flexible work from home policy

Home office stipend

Employee Assistance Program

Gym/Wifi reimbursement

Education assistance

Parental Leave

Our Values

Client First — Listen, and deliver client‑centric solutions

Be An Owner — Take initiative, improve situations, drive positive outcomes

Excellence — Always set the highest standard for yourself and others

Win Together — 1 + 1 = 3

Who We Are Canoe is reimagining alternative investment data processes for hundreds of leading institutional investors, capital allocators, asset servicing firms and wealth managers. By combining industry expertise with the most sophisticated data capture technologies, Canoe’s technology automates the highly‑frustrating, time‑consuming, and costly manual workflows related to alternative investment document and data management, extraction and delivery. With Canoe, clients can refocus capital and human resources on business performance and growth, increase efficiency, and gain deeper access to their data. Canoe’s AI‑driven platform was developed in 2013 for Portage Partners LLC, a private investment firm.

Canoe is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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