Finance and Accounting Associate

Binti builds modern software to help every child have a safe, loving, and stable family. Working with county and state governments across 36 states, Binti's tools improve the child welfare system. The 500+ agencies using Binti serve about 42% of children in child welfare in the US, and agencies using Binti have increased the number of approved families by an average of 30%, making a real dent in the shortage of foster/adoptive parents for children in the US. Beyond helping families foster/adopt children, Binti is launching software to support families who are struggling to get the services they need to stay together with or reunify with their children.

Binti is a for-profit, mission-driven software company based in Oakland, CA. Investors include Founders Fund, First Round Capital, Kapor Capital, and others. We’re a team of 90+ people and growing quickly. We care about creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can bring their full self to work. We have a huge, ambitious vision to rewire government to be more effective in expanding opportunities for people around the world, and we are looking for mission-driven, high-empathy, high-performance, and low-ego team members to join us on our exciting journey towards that vision.

OVERVIEW OF  ROLE

Binti is seeking an analytical and strategic Finance and Accounting Associate to join our team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with a background in finance, accounting, data analytics, or management consulting, who is ready to bring their expertise to a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. As a Finance and Accounting Associate, you will not only oversee essential administrative finance functions—such as invoicing, insurance management, and processing payments—but also lead initiatives to streamline and innovate our finance and operational processes.

Beyond these core responsibilities, the Finance and Accounting Associate will play a pivotal role in driving data-driven projects and strategic FP&A activities. Your analytical insights and process improvement strategies will directly influence Binti’s financial and operational efficiency, making a lasting impact on our mission to deliver excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend hands-on financial management with high-level strategic planning.

LOCATION

This role is based in Oakland, California (relocation offered for qualified candidates based outside the San Francisco Bay Area and willing to move in order to be local to Binti headquarters).  Binti enjoys a hybrid work environment, with some colleagues entirely remote.  This Associate role is expected to work from our Oakland office at least 2-3 days per week in order to complete certain in-office responsibilities. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on accounts receivable status, aging, and collections activities.  Also, support the Head of Finance in preparing cash flow projections and various financial health scenarios

• Data Analytics: Contribute to our internal data infrastructure through automated data extraction and transformation. Write queries and create dashboards to deliver insights to internal teams

• Payment Management: Record and apply incoming payments from customers, including checks, electronic transfers, and credit card transactions.

• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile customer accounts and resolve any discrepancies or issues that arise.

• Customer Communication: Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices and follow up on overdue accounts.

• Invoice Processing: Generate and send out invoices to customers in a timely and accurate manner.

• Employee Expense Processing: Reviewing and processing employee submissions for expense reimbursement related to home office stipends, work-related travel, etc.  

• Data Entry: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the accounting system.

• Compliance: Ensure all accounts receivable activities comply with company policies and relevant regulations.

• Local Office Operations Support: act as the primary contact for visitors and activities in Binti’s Oakland office.  This includes liaising with WeWork management, supporting employees working in the office with logistics, receiving and processing incoming mail, trips to the local bank or post office as needed. 

SAMPLE PROJECTS (add any upcoming projects that this role would have)

• Automate and structure FP&A reporting from various systems to drive data driven decision making

• Assist in the development of team-specific budgets and the associated reporting

• Write SQL queries to generate reports and build dashboards from our production database

• Create saved materialized views to improve data accessibility and enable self-service reporting for teams

• Execute  Accounts Receivable tracking and follow-up on outstanding invoices

• Develop an internal data dictionary to standardize terminology and improve data comprehension across teams

• Add rigor to invoicing practices through documentation of unique customer requirements

• Formalize contract renewal tracking to improve stakeholder visibility and financial accuracy

• Assist in transitioning to new expense management to enhance budgeting practices

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT YOU

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred, but not required - equivalent work experience is equally desirable.

• Experience: Previous work or internship experience in accounting or finance is expected; experience engaging directly with commercial customers on aged receivables is a plus.

• Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

  • Proficient in financial modeling and analysis

  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

  • Expertise in Excel or Google Sheets (formulas, macros, etc); SQL or similar database query skills a plus 

  • Familiarity with accounting principles and softwares (e.g., QuickBooks, Maxio, Bill.com, and Expensify) is a plus.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Personal Attributes:

• Eager to learn and develop new skills; loves a challenge.

• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

• Customer-focused with a commitment to providing excellent service.

BENEFITS & PERKS

• An above-market compensation package (salary + equity)

• Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance - 99% of insurance premiums covered for you + your dependents

• Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend

• 13 paid holidays; 11 federally observed holidays (including Juneteenth), plus Election Day and the day after Thanksgiving

• 16 weeks of paid parental bonding leave for the arrival of a newborn or newly placed infant

• Sick/mental health time separate from vacation days (accrue up to a cap of 160 hours)

• 4 weeks of sabbatical after 4 years of service at the company

• 401k, Commuter benefits, FSA, and DCSA with administration paid for

• $5,000 annual bonus for employees who volunteer as a CASA (court-appointed special advocates)

• $2,500 annual reimbursement for ongoing learning and development, with opportunities to attend trainings/conferences, on-site speaker series, and lunch and learns

• $300 reimbursement for virtual home office setup

• $50 a month remote work stipend to cover internet, electricity, home office setup costs or lunch/snacks with coworkers

• Paid jury duty

At Binti, we celebrate having a diverse team and believe our differences make us stronger. Binti is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace and is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.