Hybrid Accountant

at Tabz

• Job title: Accountant
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Professional Certificate
• Tech skills: ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Accountant managing the transition of accounting responsibilities for a high-growth startup. Building core accounting processes and supporting financial operations with the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end transition of accounting responsibilities from our fractional team to an in-house function, including a clear cutover plan, documentation, and training.
• Own the monthly close process, including close calendar management, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations including AP, vendor onboarding, employee expense management/corporate card workflows, and support for AR/invoicing as needed.
• Build and maintain core accounting processes (close checklist, reconciliations, approvals, month-end package, etc.) so the function is repeatable and audit-ready.
• Establish foundational internal controls appropriate for an early-stage startup (approval workflows, access controls, audit trails, segregation of duties where possible).
• Draft and implement key finance policies (expense policy, purchasing/approvals, vendor onboarding, capitalization policy if applicable, and other accounting guidelines as needed).
• Maintain a clean chart of accounts and consistent coding across the organization; partner with stakeholders to ensure accurate classification and timely information flow.
• Support audit/tax readiness by maintaining schedules, responding to requests, and ensuring documentation and reconciliations are complete and current.
• Partner with the CFO on management reporting and ad-hoc analysis, including simple models, budget/forecast support, and KPI reporting.
• Evaluate and improve finance systems and automation (accounting platform, bill pay, expenses, close tooling) to reduce manual work and increase accuracy.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure finance workflows are embedded smoothly in day-to-day operations.
• Troubleshoot and improve existing workflows to increase reliability, timeliness, and scalability of the finance function.

Requirements

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience (startup/high-growth experience a plus; public accounting + industry also great)
• CPA required or in process
• Demonstrated ability to build process and structure from ambiguity: you enjoy creating documentation, policies, and repeatable workflows.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable building clean, auditable analyses and models.
• Experience owning or heavily supporting month-end close and core accounting operations (AP/expenses/reconciliations).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of translating finance/accounting requirements to non-finance stakeholders.
• High accountability, bias for action, and ability to operate with autonomy and clarity in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Comfort partnering with external providers (fractional team, auditors, tax advisors, payroll/benefits providers) and driving outcomes.
• Experience transitioning accounting from outsourced/fractional to in-house.
• Experience improving finance tooling (e.g., ERP, Bill.com, Brex, Rippling, etc.) and implementing lightweight automation.
• Exposure to FP&A, budgeting/forecasting, or KPI reporting in a startup context.

Benefits

• Salary band and bonus or commission (if applicable) are competitive
• Comprehensive packages, including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Opportunities for career growth and development in an innovative and expanded opportunity
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment