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About Activate Global Activate empowers scientists and engineers to reinvent our world by bringing their research to market. We partner with leading funders and research institutions to offer the Activate Fellowship, providing the funding, community, mentorship, network, and time that scientists need to become entrepreneurs. The results are game changing: Activate Fellows have launched 197 new companies since 2015. These companies have raised $4B in follow-on funding, created more than 2,800 U.S.-based jobs, and defined several new market categories. Activate supports fellows in Berkeley, CA; Cambridge, MA; New York, NY; Houston, TX; and across the U.S. through Activate Anywhere. Primary Responsibilities Transactional Accounting Record and reconcile cash activity, ensuring accuracy and timely processing Maintain and organize supporting documentation, including invoices, contracts, and receipts Oversee credit card transactions, ensuring compliance with internal policies Reconcile bank and credit card accounts on a regular basis Provide guidance and training to staff to ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures General Ledger Record accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll transactions, maintaining compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Ensure all journal entries are recorded accurately and timely. Conduct preliminary reviews of general ledger and subledgers prior to monthly close. Audit and Tax Assist the Controller in data requests related to the annual financial audit and single audit, as well as any relevant funder audits Support the preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings The Ideal Candidate Holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field (preferred) Has 2–4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup, small to mid-sized business, or nonprofit Demonstrates proficiency in office productivity software (GSuite and MS Excel) Is familiar with accounting software (QuickBooks Online is a plus) Has expe