ChipAgents is revolutionizing chip design and verification with agentic‑AI workflows. Founded by experts in AI and semiconductor design, we partner with top‑10 semiconductor companies, hyperscale cloud providers, and cutting‑edge startups. Our platform accelerates RTL development, functional verification, and simulation, unlocking new levels of productivity and design quality.About the RoleWe're hiring an in‑house accountant and bookkeeper to own day‑to‑day GL accounting and the monthly close while keeping our books fully GAAP‑compliant. You'll move from external audit into a hands‑on operating role: instead of testing other companies' numbers, you'll produce ours. This is a high‑ownership seat for someone ready to step out of public accounting and build deep expertise in how a real business runs its books.What You'll DoOwn full‑cycle bookkeeping: AP, AR, payroll journal entries, expense coding, bank and credit card reconciliations, and fixed asset / prepaid schedulesDrive the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including accruals, deferrals, revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and stock‑based comp entries as applicablePrepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow) and supporting schedules with audit‑ready workpapersReconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and investigate variances against budget and prior periodMaintain the chart of accounts and accounting policies; document procedures so the close runs the same way every monthServe as the primary point of contact for our external auditors during the annual audit, including PBC list management and technical memosSupport sales tax filings, 1099 prep, and coordination with our tax preparersPartner with FP&A on month‑end reporting packages and ad‑hoc analysis for leadershipHelp evaluate and implement improvements to our accounting tech stack (ERP, AP automation, expense management)What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance2–3 years of audit experience at a Big 4 or strong mid‑tier firm (BDO, Grant Thornton, RSM, Moss Adams, Crowe, Baker Tilly, or similar)Working knowledge of US GAAP, including hands‑on exposure to ASC 606 and ASC 842CPA license or active candidate (passed at least two sections)Strong Excel skills (pivots, lookups, SUMIFS, basic modeling); comfort working in an ERP such as QuickBooks OnlineAudit‑trained attention to detail, with the judgment to know when “good enough” is appropriate for an operating companyClear written communication — you can write a memo explaining a technical position to non‑accountantsSelf‑directed; you don't need a senior to assign tasks to know what month‑end requiresNice to HaveIndustry experience relevant to SaaS, manufacturing, or professional servicesExposure to system implementations or migrationsExperience supporting a financial audit from the client sideCompensationBase salary depends on experience, CPA status, and exact scope.Santa Barbara, CA: $80,000 – $110,000 base, plus annual bonus and equitySanta Clara, CA: $95,000 – $130,000 base, plus annual bonus and equityCandidates with a CPA license and direct ASC 606/842 experience should expect the upper half of the range. Total comp also includes health/dental/vision, 401(k) with match, PTO, and CPE/CPA renewal support.#J-18808-Ljbffr