AP/AR Specialist

Kikoff; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cerebras in San Francisco is looking for a highly motivated AP/AR Specialist to join their growing accounting team. This role involves managing the full-cycle accounts payable process and supporting the accounts receivable process, ensuring efficient month-end close. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant accounting experience and is detail-oriented, organized, and self-driven.

You will work in-office 3 days a week and contribute to the financial health of a dynamic fintech startup.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to build scalable and efficient accounting processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable process including vendor setup and payments.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts receivable process including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely resolution of vendor and customer discrepancies.

Skills

Accounting experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Netsuite

Ramp

Brex

Job description

Kikoff: The Fintech Powering Financial Security at Scale

Kikoff is a profitable, pre‑IPO fintech company on a mission to empower everyone to achieve financial security. With record revenue growth in 2025 and a unicorn valuation, we've built a suite of products that help millions of people build credit, access liquidity, and save money.

We're scaling fast. Join us if you want to build something meaningful and help millions of people move forward financially.

Why Kikoff

This is a consumer fintech startup, and you will be working with serial entrepreneurs who have built strong consumer brands and innovative products. We value extreme ownership, clear communication, a strong sense of craftsmanship, and the desire to create lasting work and work relationships. Yes, you can build an exciting business AND have real‑life real‑customer impact.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated AP/AR Specialist to join our growing accounting team. Our team builds scalable processes to support Kikoff's pre‑IPO financial reporting and compliance needs. You will be a critical member of the team, helping build and contribute to a public‑company ready month‑end close process. You will manage AP/AR, account reconciliations, and provide audit and financial reporting support, focusing on efficiency and quality.

The role reports into the Controller and will be located in our San Francisco office (in office 3 days/week).

What You Will Do

Accounts Payable

• Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including vendor setup, GL invoice coding, check requests, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Own AP system – Ramp and expense reimbursement and corporate card system – Brex
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve payment issues promptly.
• Review, record, and reconcile daily and monthly cash entries in Netsuite.
• Create and manage vendor records, maintain the W‑9 database, and monitor the AP inbox for processing in Ramp.
• Review company credit card transactions & Brex reimbursements for accuracy and employee compliance with T&E policies.
• Design and maintain process documentation for all P2P activities to ensure proper internal controls.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AP.

Accounts Receivable

• Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable process, including invoicing, payment tracking, and account reconciliation.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Leverage collection tools to manage workflows, automate outreach, and track collection performance metrics.
• Support month-end close activities related to AR and cash application.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts as it relates to AR.

About You

• 2+ years of relevant accounting experience in a fast-paced or high-volume environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build scalable, efficient, and well-controlled accounting processes.
• Self‑starter who thrives in a dynamic environment and proactively drives results.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and clear written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized and execution-focused, with the ability to manage competing priorities independently.
• Curious and open to embracing AI tools to work smarter and deliver better outcomes.

Base Range: $85,000 – $95,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Kikoff Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class.