Senior Accountant

Company Overview

Are you looking to bolster your Accounting career?

Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the most influential venture capital firms and the most promising VC-backed startups in the Bay Area?

Would you like the chance to work with multiple clients across various industries including: SaaS, Life science, Biotech and Media?

Are you looking to join a company that supports and encourages professional development?

Are you looking for an organization that allows flexible schedules, and supports their employees to ensure they have a healthy work/life balance?

If so, Kranz & Associates could be for you!  We are hiring Senior Accountants with excellent communication skills to continue our growth.

For over two decades, Kranz & Associates has been the recognized leader in providing superior financial consulting advisory services requested by CEO’s, Boards, CFO’s and the most prominent Venture Capital firms. 

Job Summary

This position is a full time and/or part time working as an employee of Kranz & Associates while providing part time consulting services to our clients. The Senior Accountant position working inside our client companies is an operational and financial staff position that works very closely with the senior management of our clients. In this capacity you will report to the interim CFO/CEO or other client company staff.

If you are a seasoned professional with excellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong experience and skills in the area of Finance & Accounting, we are looking for you. 

Responsibilities and Duties

• Accounts Payable – Receive all incoming invoices, match invoices to Purchase Orders, route for approvals, enter into accounting system, prepare weekly accounts payable listing, identify vendors for payment, insure timely accurate payment of vendor invoices
• Payroll – Prepare and process payroll for our client companies
• Cash Management – Assist with bank activities, prepare weekly cash report, prepare cash transfer request, reconcile cash accounts and route checks for signature
• Accounts Receivable – Receive all incoming checks, prepare weekly cash collections report with aged receivables report; assist with collections when needed
• Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures, maintain month end account reconciliation
• Maintain Customer and Vendor Files
• Assist the finance department in activities as needed
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities
• Support taxation issues
• Help with the audit process

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills both written and oral
• Detail Oriented
• Analytical
• 4 years plus of previous accounting experience
• BA degree preferably in accounting
• QuickBooks or Peachtree accounting system experience
• Outstanding PC skills with Word and Excel

A Plus:

• Familiar with Credit Card processing for on line sales
• Experience with Sales Force.com
• Experience with on line expense management systems
• Previous high tech experience (1-2 years)

Benefits and Perks

The company recognizes your contributions to our growth and allows you to participate in a comprehensive compensation program which includes PTO, 401K, health benefits and our bonus program (quarterly and annually).  We encourage individual development, support continuous training (through various certification courses), provide mentors for your career goals and promote teamwork.