The posting
Who You Are
Be Curious We ask questions, seek to understand others, and stay curious about the problems we solve. Curiosity fuels creativity and innovation - and helps us build better solutions.
Customer First We put people at the center of what we do - listening with care, acting with empathy, and going the extra mile to support those we serve. Customer First means understanding the needs of anyone we impact - whether that’s a customer, a coworker, or an end user - and doing right by them.
Own the Outcome We take initiative and do what it takes to deliver results. With resourcefulness and resolve, we overcome obstacles, follow through on our commitments, and hold ourselves accountable - because each of us is empowered to make an impact.
About Alchemer
Founded in 2006, Alchemer is a powerful survey and data insights platform that empowers business professionals to make informed decisions. As SaaS application software, it offers user-friendly data collection tools for understanding customers, markets, and employees in real time and communicating this information across an organization. It provides data insights in over 205 countries, with 50K new surveys created and 5M responses collected every week.
Alchemer has tremendous opportunity to continue this growth, based on current market size and the potential for more sophisticated product positioning and a robust sales and marketing engine. Details on Alchemer’s products and services can be found on our website (www.Alchemer.com).
What You Will Do
Alchemer’s accounting team is building an AI-first accounting function, and we’re looking for a Staff Accountant who wants to help lead that shift. You’ll own accounts payable and support month-end close. Just as important, you’ll use company-approved AI every day to rethink how the work gets done. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, loves to learn and wants to grow well beyond the job description. It reports to the Corporate Controller.
How You Will Spend Your Days
- Manage accounts payable end to end, including invoice processing, payment runs, vendor records and 1099s
- Work with budget owners to create purchase requests for budgeted spend, and track and report spending against approvals and budget
- Review expense reports and credit card transactions, making sure spend is properly coded and supported
- Assist with month-end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries
- Use company-approved AI tools to work faster and more accurately across AP, reconciliations, journal entries, and close documentation, applying sound professional judgment
- Experiment with company-approved AI tools, refine what works, and share what you learn to help build AI fluency across the team
- Identify manual processes and redesign them using company-approved AI and automation
- Assist with the annual audit and tax returns, and integrating acquired companies
- Support the FP&A and accounting teams with ad-hoc analyse
What You Bring to this Role•
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 0 to 2 years of relevant work experience preferred (will consider qualified recent graduates)
- Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, including GAAP and reconciliations
- Strong work ethic and willingness to help wherever needed
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy
- Eager to learn, with a track record of taking initiative
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, organize and use time efficiently
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with an ERP such as NetSuite is a plus
- Comfortable with technology and quick to learn new tools; hands-on experience with AI tools like Claude is a plus, and a genuine eagerness to master them is a must
Compensation for this position includes an hourly rate of $28.84 to $31.25, with eligibility to participate in our Employee Participation Unit program. Alchemer provides a rich benefits package that includes health and disability coverages, an incredible 401(k) option that includes a per-payroll match and immediate vesting, unlimited time off and twelve paid company holidays.
Alchemer is taking applications for this position from candidates who are legally authorized to work in the US and do not require now, or in the future, immigration sponsorship for work authorization.
At Alchemer, we're committed to attracting, developing, and promoting a diverse workforce, and infusing DEI throughout all of our internal practices. By ensuring that everyone is able to bring a diversity of talents to work, we're increasingly capable of living out our mission in helping our clients. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds and all walks of life to apply.
Don’t meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification listed. Don’t let that stop you! We encourage you to apply if you have some of the requirements listed. You may bring qualities that we’re looking for in other areas. Building a diverse, inclusive, and customer centric workplace is important to us at Alchemer. If you’re excited about this role and your experience doesn’t perfectly align, we encourage you to apply anyway. Let’s talk!
