160K–180K USD / year
Accounting Manager
OperationsHybrid — Denver
Published on 2026-10-28
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About this role
Own the accounting and financial reporting function at a fast-growing education AI company. Lead close processes, supervise a Staff Accountant, strengthen accounting controls, and help prepare the company for its first external audit. The role also partners across finance and supports the company’s growth and international expansion.
About the company
MagicSchool is an innovative platform that leverages artificial intelligence to enhance learning experiences. It provides personalized educational tools and resources for students and educators, aiming to make education more accessible and effective.
The team
Finance and Operations, reporting to the VP of Finance.
Stack
QuickBooksTabsSalesforceAvalaraMicrosoft ExcelGoogle SheetsClaude
What you'll do
- Own general ledger, month-end and quarter-end close, reconciliations, and internal financial reporting.
- Research technical accounting topics and prepare accounting memos, including for revenue recognition.
- Manage QuickBooks and the Tabs order-to-cash system, including revenue and deferred revenue inputs.
- Supervise the Staff Accountant and support future team growth.
- Oversee tax compliance and tax systems, including state, local, sales tax, and VAT.
- Develop internal controls and improve accounting processes and systems.
- Support audits, payroll and benefits issues, treasury, budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis.
What we're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a CPA (active or inactive).
- 4–7 years of accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and general ledger structures.
- Experience analyzing financial data and preparing reports, statements, and projections.
- Proficiency with Excel, Google Sheets, and accounting systems.
- Comfort with AI tools to improve accounting workflows.
Nice to have
- 2–3 years of supervisory experience.
- Public accounting experience.
- Prior startup experience.
Benefits
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Employer-paid health insurance options, with dental and vision plans.
- Stock options vesting over four years.
- 401(k) match and monthly wellness stipend.