Member of Accounting Staff

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Basis-ai · NY

Full-timeOn-site1w ago

AuditingCross-functional CollaborationPrompt Engineering

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About the role

Accounting post-Basis looks different. You will be part of a specialized team that will lead the charge into this new reality by building our core product. While you won't be doing accounting for clients in this role, you will work closely with both Basis' customers and our engineering team to build a product which will transform accounting workflows. The key to success on this team is being able to see around corners and think about how accounting processes should evolve in an AI world - rather than being limited to what they are today. You're a good fit for this role if you've thought deeply about how your current work might look different in just a few years time and want to help usher in this transformation. This requires a clear conception of the fundamentals of accounting, an ability to quickly understand disparate workflows, and the vision to redefine the current process. 📍 Location: NYC, Flatiron office. In-person team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

One of the following: CPA license or Master's degree in Accounting

4 - 10 years in audit and/or tax at a top public accounting firm

Experience auditing financial statements end-to-end (cash through operating expenses), including financial statement preparation.

Experience working with many distinct clients across a variety of industries.

Exceptional attention to detail; delivers accurate, high-quality work.

Proactive, high-energy presence; takes ownership and drives outcomes.

Excellent communication skills-able to translate complex accounting concepts into clear, concise verbal and written explanations for non-experts.

Strong prioritization skills; able to manage a growing to-do list and consistently focus on the highest-impact tasks to work efficiently.

What we'd love to see

Demonstrated interest in mentorship-eager to learn from and support teammates.

Enjoys being in the weeds on complex, non-client-facing work.

Strong curiosity about partnering with engineers to build from first principles-comfortable operating without a playbook.

High social fluency and cross-functional collaboration skills; integrates quickly and works smoothly across teams.

What success looks like

Process-oriented: Skilled at breaking down complex problems into clear, repeatable steps and managing execution.

Strong communicator: Clear in explaining concepts and comfortable collaborating across all levels of seniority.

First-principles reasoner: Question assumptions and apply lessons creatively to new situations.

Company-builder: Eager to lay groundwork both technically and culturally as we rapidly scale.

Office lover: Prefers face-to-face interactions in our NYC office.

All-in: Driven to seize a massive opportunity, accelerate growth, and commit deeply to Basis's success.

Benefits at Basis

We offer a competitive and thoughtful benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being:

Health & Wellness: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage; Life Insurance; and 6 coaching & 6 therapy sessions through Spring Health.

Time off: Unlimited PTO + 12 paid company holidays.

In-Office Perks: Daily meal stipends, a fully stocked kitchen, and $300 toward your custom desk setup.

Financial Benefits: Pre-tax commuter benefits and 401(k) retirement plan

Team Culture: Monthly office activities and frequent optional team happy hours.

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