Accountant & Corporate Administrator

Nashville Public Radio; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SemiAnalysis is seeking a highly capable Accountant & Corporate Administrator to join our team in the US. You will manage accounting, payroll, HR administration, and regulatory compliance across multiple functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and smooth operations.

The ideal candidate is a Chartered Accountant with proven experience preparing and reviewing complete financial statements and maintaining regulatory filings, using QuickBooks and various business tools to support

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in accounting, corporate services or administrative roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, or related field.
• Registered Chartered Accountant.
• Experience owning the preparation, review, and management of complete financial statements and accounting records, with proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Experience managing tax filings and other registration requirements for businesses.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining international corporate structuring, state registrations and regulatory filings.
• Experience with payroll processing systems and HR management platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Manage banking operations, cash flow monitoring, and strategic fund allocation across accounts.
• Handle purchasing processes from vendor onboarding through payment, including compliance checks and contract tracking.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including benefits enrollment and employment documentation.
• Coordinate tax filings, corporate registrations, insurance management, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare financial reports, assist with month-end close procedures, and monitor budgets and commitments.
• Identify process improvements and maintain organized documentation for all finance, HR, and compliance activities.

Skills

Chartered Accountant

QuickBooks

Payroll platforms

Regulatory compliance

Multi-workstream management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, or related field

Tools

Payroll platforms

HR management platforms

Job description

Employment Type: Full-Time

Work Setting: In-office

Work Location: Chicago, New York, San Francisco

Work Hours: Office hours

Find out more here: https://semianalysis.com

About SemiAnalysis

SemiAnalysis is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the Semiconductor and AI industries. Our in-depth coverage spans the entire supply chain, from semiconductor fabrication processes to cutting-edge AI models, software, and infrastructure. We are recognized as the leading authority on the semiconductor supply chain, with the highest concentration of industry experts within one team, and a deep-rooted passion for delving into the intricacies.

We’re a global team of over 20 analysts, each with extensive networks across the semiconductor supply chain and AI ecosystem, publishing industry-shaping articles while participating in 40+ conferences annually.

Our newsletter reaches more than 200,000 subscribers worldwide, including senior management and C‑suite leaders at the leading semiconductor and AI companies.

We also offer three core products:

• Industry Models – We develop and publish models on accelerator shipments, datacenter demand and supply, GPU total cost of ownership, and more.
• Core Research – We distill deep technical research into key insights on technology and product trends.
• Consulting and Technical Due Diligence – We conduct custom research and project work for the largest funds, leading venture‑capital firms, companies across the AI ecosystem, and government agencies.

Position Overview

• We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Accountant & Corporate Administrator to join our team.
• You will be responsible for comprehensive financial and administrative activities across multiple business functions, including accounting, payroll, HR administration, and regulatory compliance.
• This role serves as the operational backbone of the organization, ensuring accurate financial reporting, smooth day‑to‑day business operations, and efficient administrative processes.
• The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant with proven experience managing complete financial statements, who is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and comfortable managing multiple workstreams simultaneously while providing critical support across departments through systems like QuickBooks, payroll platforms, and various business management tools.
• The role will be full‑time, based in the US.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and benefits administration.
• Manage banking operations, cash flow monitoring, and strategic fund allocation across accounts
• Handle purchasing processes from vendor onboarding through payment, including compliance checks and contract tracking.
• Support employee onboarding and offboarding, including benefits enrollment and employment documentation.
• Coordinate tax filings, corporate registrations, insurance management, and regulatory compliance
• Prepare financial reports, assist with month‑end close procedures, and monitor budgets and commitments.
• Identify process improvements and maintain organized documentation for all finance, HR, and compliance activities.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience in accounting, corporate services or administrative roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Organizational Management, or related field.
• Registered Chartered Accountant.
• Experience owning the preparation, review, and management of complete financial statements and accounting records, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance, with proficiency in QuickBooks.
• Experience managing tax filings and other registration requirements for businesses.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining international corporate structuring, state registrations and regulatory filings.
• Experience with payroll processing systems and HR management platforms.
• Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with startups or high‑growth companies.
• Understanding of US employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Knowledge of R&D tax credit documentation requirements.

Growth Areas

• Deepen expertise in multi‑entity and international corporate structuring, including cross‑border compliance, tax considerations, and regulatory frameworks.
• Expand capabilities in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), including budgeting, forecasting, and strategic cash flow management.