Founding Accountant
Laurel Innovations
Salt Lake City Metropolitan AreaFresher13m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 13 Nov 2026, 17:34 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsFinancial analysisTaxData visualizationExcel
- Nice to have
- AccountingBudgetingFinancial modelingQuickBooks
- Work
- On-site in Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Operations31%Financial analysis31%Tax23%of 107 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 13, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Laurel Innovations is seeking a Founding Accountant to help build the financial foundation for its next stage of growth. This is a unique opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career accounting professional to gain significant responsibility and direct exposure to company leadership. The role involves taking ownership of day-to-day accounting and financial operations while improving reporting, forecasting, and supporting systems.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking, and reconciliations.
- Assist with the monthly close process and prepare financial statements.
- Monitor cash balances, incoming payments, expenses, and working capital.
- Coordinate payroll and maintain financial records.
- Help maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
- Work with outside tax, accounting, banking, and other professional advisors.
- Support financial reporting and documentation for investors and leadership.
Financial Planning & Forecasting
- Help build and maintain financial models tracking revenue, expenses, profitability, and cash flow.
- Assist with annual budgets and rolling financial forecasts.
- Monitor cash runway and identify future capital requirements.
- Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
- Help leadership evaluate the financial impact of hiring, investments, and other business decisions.
Financial Analysis & Business Performance
- Track key financial and operational performance indicators.
- Help develop dashboards and reporting tools.
- Analyze revenue growth, margins, customer profitability, and operating expenses.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
- Work with leadership to understand the financial drivers of the business.
Systems, Automation & AI
- Help build scalable accounting and financial processes.
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks and improve reporting.
- Utilize modern financial software, AI tools, and technology.
- Improve the accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness of financial information.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or similar accounting software (preferred).
- Familiarity with AI tools and financial automation (preferred).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or on track to graduate by May 2027.
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial statements.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
- Willingness to learn, take ownership, and adapt in a fast-moving environment.
- Internship or work experience in accounting, finance, or bookkeeping (preferred).
- Experience with financial modeling, budgeting, or forecasting (preferred).
- Interest in startups, technology, or entrepreneurship (preferred).
- CPA eligibility or interest in pursuing a CPA (preferred).
Work Arrangement
- In-office strongly preferred; exceptional remote or hybrid candidates considered.
Compensation
- $65,000 base salary, commensurate with experience.
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- Meaningful equity ownership.