Job Specifications
Who we’re looking for…
Role: Staff Accountant
Reports To: CFO
Supervisory 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.
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.
Overview
The 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 Close
Own 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 Accounting
Oversee all general ledger activity, including AP/AR and expense reporting.
Ensure timely and accurate payments to all vendors
Promptly 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 Reporting
Coordinate 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 Collaboration
Partner 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 & Systems
Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting operations.
Execute timely vendor payments and work with customers to ensure on-time invoice payments
Help 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 & Experiences
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Valid CPA certification
3-5 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working in a venture-backed, early-stage startup
Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and coordinating with external auditors/tax advisors
Strong proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel/Google Sheets, and financial tools (e.g., Bill.com, Brex, Runway, Justworks)
Excellent communication, organization, and analytical skills
Accounting and financial reporting expertise
Strategic problem-solving and process improvement
High attention to detail with strong time management skills
Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
Exceptional integrity and discretion with confidential information
Benefits
Upon 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,
About the Company
Knit is the simplest way to get from survey to story in a week or less—combining the speed and power of AI with the strategic guidance of expert researchers, end-to-end. With quant and qual integrated into a single study, Knit delivers AI-generated surveys, automated analysis, and rich, editable reporting—all refined by real humans—to give you a full, nuanced picture of your consumer.
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