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Staff Accountant

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Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Chicago, IL, USA
90K-110K Annually
Senior level
Manage day-to-day financial operations for US and Canadian entities including AR/AP, invoicing, reconciliations, expense processing, intercompany and month-end close support. Assist audits, prepare financial analyses and improve financial processes to scale the finance function.
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About Buildots

Buildots is transforming a $13 trillion global industry with the world’s most advanced construction intelligence platform

Our mission is to turn the construction industry into a predictable, efficient machine. We’re providing true visibility to construction leaders and unlocking data-driven decision-making for the first time in history. That’s why we’re trusted by Fortune 500 contractors and leading global owners, including Turner Construction, JE Dunn, Intel, STO Building Group and Mortenson.

We hire curious people with bold ambitions. If you’re driven to solve ‘impossible’ challenges and want to see the tangible impact of your work shaping critical global projects and the skylines of the world’s largest cities, you belong at Buildots.

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our finance team. In this role, you will manage the day to day financial operations of our US and Canadian entities. You will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, driving process improvements and supporting our continued growth and scalability. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and want to make a real impact on a growing global finance function, this is the opportunity for you

*This position can be based in our Chicago or Austin office, working closely with our finance team in Israel.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage Accounts Receivable - Issue invoices in accordance with company policies and regulatory requirements
  • Track and update customer project billing status and ensure timely collections
  • Process vendor invoices and manage Accounts Payable via Dokka and Mesh
  • Daily bank and credit card reconciliation
  • Process employee expense reports via Expensify
  • Ongoing reconciliation of employee accounts, covering expense reimbursements and leave adjustments (parental leave, unpaid leave, etc.) 
  • Support full monthly end close processes (accrued expenses, Prepaid, fixed assets)
  • Perform intercompany reconciliations
  • Assist with annual audit processes and external reporting
  • Prepare ad-hoc working papers and financial analysis
  • Contribute to improving and scaling our financial processes as the company grows

Requirements

  • Certified Bookkeeper (AIPB or equivalent) - advantage 
  • 5+ years of bookkeeping/accounting experience in a Hi-Tech or multinational company - required
  • Experience with foreign entities and multi-entity bookkeeping/accounting - required
  • Experience with US and/or Canadian GAAP - advantage
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Experience with NetSuite - advantage
  • Experience with Mesh and Expensify - advantage
  • Team player, service-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills

Why join us?

Buildots is building the AI layer construction will run on, and we're moving at a pace that's redefining what growth looks like in this industry. We're partnering with some of the largest builders and investors on the planet to bring intelligence to a market worth trillions of dollars – and hiring smart, ambitious people to help us do it.

Own it from day one. We give our people responsibility and autonomy. You get the chance to take the initiative and get the job done.

Grow as fast as we do. The company's trajectory sets the ceiling, and right now there isn't one.

Join an elite team. We combine world-leading AI, computer vision and construction expertise. This unique blend helps us innovate faster and better than others.

Share in what you build. Every employee gets the chance to hold equity. You're invested in the outcome, not just working toward it.

The salary range for this role is $90,000-$110,000. In addition, we also offer an equity package in the form of stock-option grants.

*To support our hiring process, we may leverage AI-powered tools for tasks such as application screening, resume analysis, and response evaluation. All decisions remain under the oversight of our recruitment team.

Buildots Chicago, Illinois, USA Office

220 N Green St, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60607 1702

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