Accountant

About LyftOff: We're a finance operations company serving US founders and SMBs with a unique combo: offshore qualified talent + AI automation + strategic finance advisory. We don't just close books—we tell the numbers stories that help businesses make better decisions. If you geek out over clean data, love finding patterns in P&Ls, and think AI should do the boring stuff so humans can do the interesting stuff, you'll fit right in.

What you'll do

• Own the books for 3-5 US clients—full-cycle accounting from transaction coding to monthly close, all US GAAP compliant
• Set up & optimize QBO instances from scratch—chart of accounts design, app integrations (Bill.com, Gusto, Stripe, etc.), automation rules, and custom reporting dashboards
• Be the client's finance partner—you're not just pushing reports over the wall. You're on Slack/Zoom explaining what the numbers mean, flagging issues before they become problems, and translating "accountant-speak" into plain English
• Deploy AI in your workflows—use Claude, ChatGPT, or whatever tool gets the job done faster and better. We expect you to automate repetitive work, not do it manually because "that's how it's always been done"
• Handle messy situations like a pro—late client responses, incomplete data, tough conversations about cash burn or missed estimates. You stay calm, solutions-focused, and kind even when things get chaotic
• Collaborate across the team—work with our fractional CFOs, AR/AP ops, and tax advisors to deliver a seamless client experience

You're a great fit if you have:

• 3–5+ years of accounting experience (US clients strongly preferred, but we'll consider strong Indian accounting backgrounds with US GAAP knowledge)
• Deep finance expertise—not just data entry. You know how to understand flow of money, implications for the business that actually answer business questions
• Financial curiosity—you don't just code transactions. You ask "why is this expense category spiking?" and "what's driving the margin change?" because you care about the business, not just the debits and credits
• AI-native mindset—you already use ChatGPT/Claude/Notion AI/whatever for work. Bonus if you've built custom GPTs, automated workflows, or taught yourself new tools through AI
• Excellent English communication—both written and spoken. You can write a clear Slack update, run a client call solo, and explain complex accounting concepts without jargon
• Ownership mentality—you follow through, meet deadlines without reminders, and take pride in accurate, timely work
• No Eligible Qualification benchmark: we value skills + mindset over credentials

Bonus points for:

• Experience in a client-facing accounting/advisory/fractional CFO role
• Knowledge of US tax basics (even if you're not filing returns)
• Familiarity with revenue recognition, accrual accounting, or SaaS metrics
• Prior experience at a startup, accounting firm, or fast-moving service business

What we offer:

• Exposure to diverse US businesses (SaaS, e-commerce, professional services, D2C brands)
• A team that actually uses AI and won't roll their eyes when you suggest automating something
• Growth path into controller or fractional CFO roles as you build expertise

We're building something different here. If you want to do accounting work that actually matters and use your brain (not just your Excel skills), let's talk.