Accounting and Purchasing Analyst

foundation-robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; CAD 92,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Foundation is hiring for a junior accounting role based in San Francisco. You will support accounts payable, purchasing, and end-to-end AP processes, ensuring timely payments and accurate records.

You will work closely with engineering, operations and vendors, bringing attention to detail and a willingness to learn our systems. This is a hands-on role with growth potential in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or purchasing; junior-level role with training on our systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle high-volume AP transactions.
• Knack for understanding PO lifecycles and end-to-end AP workflows.
• Comfort with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day general accounting tasks and AP processing.
• Manage purchasing-to-payment cycle to avoid delays and missing docs.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and vendors to protect terms and records.
• Support monthly/quarterly reconciliations and financial close.

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchasing

PO lifecycle

Three-way matching

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel/Google Sheets

Accounting software (QB/NetSuite/Bill.com/Procurify)

Job description

About Us

Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.

Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.

Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.

We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields.

We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.

All positions are based in San Francisco.

Our Culture

We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture.

Who Should Join:

• You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.


• You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.


• You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.


• You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to \"fix\" it.


• You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done.

Why We Are Hiring for This Role:

• As we scale robot production, purchase order volume across components, tooling, and vendors is growing faster than our finance team can keep up with manually.


• We need dedicated ownership of the purchasing-to-payment cycle so hardware sourcing doesn't stall on paperwork, approvals, or missing documentation.


• Our expanding vendor and supplier base requires consistent, accurate accounts payable processing to protect payment terms, credit standing, and supplier trust.


• Monthly and quarterly financial reconciliation has grown too time-consuming for our current team to handle alongside higher-level finance work.


• We need someone to own day-to-day general accounting tasks so senior finance staff can focus on forecasting, fundraising support, and strategic planning.


• This is a foundational hire — the processes and habits this person builds now will scale with the company as headcount and spend grow.

What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:

• 1–3 years of experience in accounting, accounts payable, or purchasing (internship or full-time) — this is a junior-level role and we will train on our specific systems and workflows.


• Highly detail-oriented, with the discipline to handle a high volume of transactions, invoices, and POs without letting things fall through the cracks.


• Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with accounting or purchasing software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Bill.com, Procurify) is a plus but not required.


• Understands, or is eager to quickly learn, the PO lifecycle, three-way matching, and end-to-end AP workflows.


• Thrives in a fast-paced startup environment where processes are still being built, priorities can shift, and ownership matters more than titles.


• A clear, proactive communicator who can work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and outside vendors and suppliers.


• Genuinely curious about hardware and robotics supply chains — someone who wants to understand what they're purchasing and why, not just process paperwork.


• Trustworthy and discreet when handling sensitive financial data and vendor information.


• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Benefits

We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.

Salary

The annual compensation is expected to be between $65,000 - $80,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.