Accountant & Corporate Administrator

SemiAnalysis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SemiAnalysis LLC in the United States seeks a highly organized Accountant & Corporate Administrator to join our team. You will oversee accounting, payroll, HR administration, and regulatory compliance, serving as the operational backbone of the organization.

Based in Chicago, you will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage multi‑entity filings, vendor contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and tax compliance, using QuickBooks and related management tools.

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

Accounting

Payroll

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Multi-entity management

HR administration

Contract tracking

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Chartered Accountant certification

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management

Tools

QuickBooks

HR management platforms

Payroll platforms

Contract management tools

ERP systems

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.
• Build proficiency in scaling financial and operational systems, including automation of accounting workflows and integration across business platforms.
• Develop stronger ownership of end‑to‑end finance operations, including audit preparation, internal controls, and governance processes.
• Gain exposure to strategic decision‑making by supporting leadership on capital allocation, cost optimization, and operational scaling.
• Strengthen knowledge of HR operations, compensation structures, and compliance in high‑growth, distributed organizations.
• Progress toward a senior finance, operations, or finance lead role with ownership over financial infrastructure and organizational operations.

SemiAnalysis LLC participates in the E‑Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, visit e-verify.gov.

• E-Verify Poster: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf
• Right to Work Poster: https://www.justice.gov/crt/case-document/file/1133936/dl?inline=