Staff Accountant

Who we’re looking for… Role: Staff AccountantSupervisory Responsibility: This role currently does not have direct reports.Location: New York City Area, USA, with availability to work in-person at our NYC office on a regular basis.Knit has a hybrid working policy, with team members in the US and India. In the US, we have pods in NYC, Austin, Chicago, and D.C. In India, we have a pod in Delhi. Our standard business operating hours are Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm EST.Travel: This role will not be expected to travel outside of the annual summit. Note, Knit US does a US All Team Summit in-person once per year.A little about us… Knit is the AI-native consumer research platform helping brands automate and accelerate primary research. With our Researcher-Driven AI, we’ve condensed the entire quant + qual research process from weeks into days (sometimes hours!) for 50+ enterprise brands — including Amazon, T-Mobile, Mars, NASCAR, and more. We’re on a mission to scale and democratize world-class research. From survey generation to stakeholder-ready reports, our platform is redefining how insights teams operate — and we need your help to push the limits of what’s possible.OverviewThe Staff Accountant will serve as the first hire on our Finance & Accounting function, responsible for managing the accounting close process, financial reporting, compliance, and day-to-day bookkeeping including accounts payable and accounts receivable. This person will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial data while collaborating cross-functionally to support strategic decision-making.This is a high-impact role for someone with strong technical accounting skills who wants to grow with the company and help shape a finance organization built for scale.Responsibilities | What you will own… Key performance indicators for this team & role:Close Timeliness: On-time completion of monthly close per stakeholders’ expectations.Financial Accuracy & Process Efficiency: Ensuring consistent, accurate, and high-quality financial data.Stakeholder Satisfaction: Positive internal feedback on reporting quality, clarity, and responsiveness.Systems Development: Implementation of scalable accounting improvements or automations to support the growing business and reduce manual reconciliation time and reporting errors.Primary responsibilities of this role:Month-End and Year-End CloseOwn the full-cycle accounting close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.Prepare and review balance sheet and income statement analyses.Maintain a detailed close checklist and continuously improve the speed and accuracy of the close process.Bookkeeping and Transactional AccountingOversee all general ledger activity, including AP/AR and expense reporting.Ensure timely and accurate payments to all vendorsPromptly execute all invoices, manage customer payment portals, and follow up on delinquent accounts Review and reconcile bank and credit card accounts regularly.Implement accounting policies and controls to ensure consistent, GAAP-compliant recordkeeping.Compliance and ReportingCoordinate with external tax, audit, and compliance partners for filings, audits, and financial reviews.Ensure the company adheres to all applicable accounting standards (GAAP) and internal compliance policies.Prepare internal management reports and dashboards for leadership review.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner with Operations, Research, GTM, and People teams to align accounting processes with operational needs.Support budgeting and forecasting efforts, providing accurate expense tracking and variance analyses.Contribute to process improvements that enhance visibility into the company’s financial health.Process Improvement & SystemsIdentify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations.Execute timely vendor payments and work with customers to ensure on-time invoice paymentsHelp implement and optimize systems such as QuickBooks Online and Bill.com.Document financial processes and contribute to internal control development as the company scales.Required Skills & ExperiencesBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldValid CPA certification3-5 years of progressive accounting experienceExperience working in a venture-backed, early-stage startupDemonstrated experience managing month-end close and coordinating with external auditors/tax advisorsStrong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and financial tools (e.g., Bill.com, Brex, Runway, Justworks)Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skillsAccounting and financial reporting expertiseStrategic problem-solving and process improvementHigh attention to detail with strong time management skillsAbility to work autonomously and manage competing prioritiesExceptional integrity and discretion with confidential informationBenefitsUpon joining the Knit team, you will receive a competitive salary, Equity Options, Healthcare (medical, dental, and vision), and Additional Coverage, a company laptop and one-time, onboarding Technology Stipend, a 401(k) with company match, flexible time-off, hybrid working, and more!Salary Range Offered: $120,000 - $150,000.00 Annually Our Company ValuesWe are a Championship Team. This means we:Are 1% better every day: We approach situations with a growth mindset and ask, “How can we make the business better?” and “What would it take?” Play to win: We set audacious goals and push ourselves to achieve them with a bias towards action (When we see a need, we take initiative, and hold ourselves accountable to seeing it through).Keep the main thing the main thing: Identify what has the biggest impact and prioritize to focus on it.