Staff Accountant

Perplexity is looking for an experienced Staff Accountant to join our small team revolutionizing the way people search and interact with the internet. You will be working closely with the Controller and VP of Finance to build out Perplexity’s finance functions and process.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Receivable
  • Maintain accounts receivable customer files, including set-up of new customers
  • Facilitate accounts receivable functions, including resolving billing issues and confirming bank details for customer payments
  • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate invoicing and timely collection of receivables
  • Manage cash application making sure all cash receipts are applied properly and timely
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in AR workflows
  • Assisting with month-end close process, as it relates to Accounts Receivable and customer payments (e.g. aging analysis and ledger reconciliations)
  • Prepare month-end financial reports summarizing AR activities for management review
  • Document any reconciling items or adjustments identified during the month-end close process for audit purposes
  • Other duties as assigned
• Accounts Payable
  • Ensure vendor information (e.g. W-9s) is updated correctly and entered in the accounting system
  • Oversee and manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate vendor payments
  • Develop and implement creative solutions for payment processing to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements in AP workflows
  • Assist with month-end close process, as it relates to Accounts Payable and client disbursement costs (e.g. aging analysis and ledger reconciliations)
  • Prepare month-end financial reports summarizing AP activities for management review
  • Ensure all accrued expenses related to AP are recorded, including verifying vendor statements against the AP ledger
  • Document any reconciling items or adjustments identified during the month-end close process for audit purposes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable and receivable roles; experience in a startup environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Creative problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to challenges

The cash compensation range for this role is $110,000 - $170,000.

At Perplexity, we've experienced tremendous growth and adoption since publicly launching the world's first fully functional conversational answer engine just over a year ago. Our AI-powered search assistant has amassed 10 million monthly active users as of early 2024, with our mobile apps installed over 1 million times across iOS and Android devices. In 2023 alone, we served over 500 million queries from users around the globe.

To support our rapid expansion, we've raised significant funding from some of the most respected investors in technology. In January 2024, we raised $73.6 million in a Series B round led by IVP, with participation from NVIDIA, Jeff Bezos' investment fund, NEA, Databricks, and other prominent firms. We followed that up with a $62.7 million Series B1 round in April 2024 led by Daniel Gross, valuing Perplexity at over $1 billion.
Our prominent investor base includes IVP, NEA, Jeff Bezos, NVIDIA, Databricks, Bessemer Venture Partners, Elad Gil, Nat Friedman, Naval Ravikant, Tobi Lutke, and many other visionary individuals.
 
Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors, including, experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed above.
 
Equity: In addition to the base salary, equity is part of the total compensation package.
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Includes a 401(k) plan.