Accountant (Temporary)

Company Overview

We are building Protege to solve the biggest unmet need in AI — getting access to the right training data. The process today is time intensive, incredibly expensive, and often ends in failure. The Protege platform facilitates the secure, efficient, and privacy-centric exchange of AI training data.

Solving AI’s data problem is a generational opportunity. We’re backed by world-class investors and already powering partnerships with some of the most ambitious teams in AI. The company that succeeds will be one of the largest in AI — and in tech.

We’re a lean, fast-moving, high-trust team of builders who are obsessed with velocity and impact. Our culture is built for people who thrive on ambiguity, own outcomes, and want to shape the future of data and AI.

Join the Protege Finance Team on a limited term (approximately 4 months)

What You’ll Do

• Record transactions in our ERP (currently Quickbooks; switching to Campfire) and participate in month-end close including preparing journal entries
• Manage vendor schedules and prepare domestic transfers and international wire transactions
• Ensure deals are properly recorded, accurately reflecting gross and net revenue, as well as recording delivery and billing dates
• Invoicing customers
• Categorize transactions in Ramp and sync to ERP

What Success Looks Like

• 30 days: Successfully assume AR / AP responsibilities. Participate in month end close
• 60 days: Be able to lead month end close processes

What You Bring

• Open to a limited term engagement (approximately 4 months)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 2+ years of accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations experience
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
• Ability to reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Experience working with accounting software and ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Protege Values

Pass the Loved Ones’ Test

We act with integrity and do the right thing — especially when it’s hard and no one is watching.

Always Find a Way

We are resourceful, resilient builders who solve hard problems and push through obstacles.

Go Fast and Grow Fast

Velocity matters. We move with urgency, learn quickly, and continuously improve as individuals and as a company.

Practice Kindness and Candor

We communicate directly and respectfully, building trust through honest feedback and genuine care for one another.

Deliver Together

We win as one team. Collaboration, accountability, and shared ownership drive our success.

Own the Outcome. Hone the Craft.

We take pride in our work, sweat the details, and continuously raise the bar for excellence.