Venture Capital Accountant

Founded in 2016 with offices in Los Angeles (HQ) and New York, M13 is a technology venture capital firm that invests in the brightest founders, building the future of consumer behavior in work, commerce, health, and money.

Messier 13 (or M13) is one of the brightest star clusters in the Northern sky. It’s full of remarkable individual stars, and when those stars come together, they create something more significant than the sum of its parts. We at M13 contribute to our collective success by being brighter together.

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Venture Capital Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will be central to our day-to-day financial operations of both our firm and funds. You’ll work closely with the Controller, as well as internal and external stakeholders, to maintain best-in-class financial practices and support our broader team’s strategic initiatives.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Accounting Support

• Own the monthly and year-end close processes for the firm, including:

• Bank and credit card reconciliations

• Journal entries for revenue, prepayments, accruals, and payroll

• Chargeback allocations for expenses attributable to the funds

• Support annual audit and tax processes

Financial Recordkeeping & Expense Management

• Manage Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) processes

• Ensure accurate accounting records and proper approval chains are followed

• Ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and employees

• Create invoices and lead collection efforts in coordination with the broader team

• Lead vendor management and the annual 1099 process

• Administer and maintain the employee expense system and ensure timely expense submissions, review and escalations

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of all expenses

Budget Tracking & Project Spend

• Support firm’s budget process including budget tracking for events and special projects, and also for departmental spend across the firm

• Prepare and review monthly budget variances

Payroll Execution & Benefits Support

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of payroll

• Process and track 401(k) contributions

Fund Accounting Support

• Execute chargeback allocations and coordinate reporting with fund administrator

• Review financials for accuracy for quarterly and annual reporting

• Support capital call tracking and AR follow-up

• Assist with valuation updates

• Assist with ad-hoc LP queries such as audit confirmation requests

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 2–4 years of relevant experience (venture capital, private equity, fund admin, or public accounting)

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and reporting standards

• CPA or additional certification is a plus

• Strong understanding of AP/AR, general ledger, and financial reporting

• Hands on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite) and expense systems (e.g., Emburse, Bill.com)

• Advanced excel skills

• Familiarity with venture fund accounting and fund administration platforms is a plus

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-first attitude

• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines

• Proactive thinker interested in executing process improvements and gaining efficiencies

• Experience and/or willingness to implement AI to enhance workflows

• Ability and willingness to take on ad-hoc finance / operational tasks and projects

What’s in it for you:

One Team, One Dream: A chance to work alongside world-class VC talent in a collaborative and developmentally-focused culture that is respectful, inclusive, diverse, and inspiring. You’ll do your life's best work here and have fun doing it

Investment in Your Future: Employees are also eligible for an Employee Profit Sharing Program and 401(k) Retirement Plan with additional employer contributions for all participating employees

Comprehensive Health Package: Medical, dental, and vision plans that are thoughtful and supportive of the needs of each M13 employee

Open PTO Policy: We're focused on healthy work-life balance and, therefore, set no firm guidelines regarding how much time off each employee is permitted to take

Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the criteria, women and other marginalized folks tend only to apply to jobs when they check every box. If you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to chat and learn more about what you want to do next in your career.

M13 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We deeply understand the value of bringing together a team with different perspectives, educational backgrounds, and life experiences. We encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply.