Staff Accountant

About Dexterity

Dexterity is the enterprise Physical AI company building intelligent robots for complex industrial work.

Dexterity's Mech systems combine the Foresight World Model, robotics, and a Physical AI platform to perform demanding logistics workflows - including trailer loading, trailer unloading, and airport baggage handling - at the speed, reliability, and safety levels required for high-volume operations. Dexterity's Foresight World Model powers real-time perception, planning, and execution across physical environments with the interpretability required for industrial deployment. Dexterity is headquartered in Redwood City, California.

Dexterity is backed by world-class investors such as Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Obvious Ventures. We are a diverse and multidisciplinary team with a culture built on passion, trust, and dedication.

  

Job Summary

Dexterity is seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to join our Finance team. This role will support day-to-day accounting operations with primary responsibility for accounts payable, payroll administration, general ledger reconciliations, and month-end close activities.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, highly organized, and comfortable working across multiple accounting processes in a fast-paced environment. You'll partner closely with Finance, People, and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate and timely financial and payroll processing.This role requires strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of GAAP principles, and the ability to collaborate across departments to streamline financial operations.

This is a fully onsite position and is based in Redwood City, CA.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close

• Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities according to the corporate schedule.

• Prepare and record journal entries with complete supporting documentation.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and fixed assets.

• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting variances and discrepancies promptly.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements, schedules, and management reports.

Accounts Payable and Vendor Management

• Review, code, and process all incoming vendor invoices with high accuracy.

• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents using standard 3-way matching rules.

• Manage the weekly payment run schedule.

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies or billing issues with vendors and internal teams.

• Maintain clean vendor files and manage the annual 1099 tax reporting process.

Payroll Administration

• Process accurate and timely biweekly payroll using ADP.

• Review and validate timesheets, hourly wages, overtime, deductions, and other payroll inputs.

• Process payroll changes related to new hires, terminations, compensation, benefits, and other employee changes.

• Ensure accurate processing of payroll taxes, garnishments, deductions, and other required adjustments.

• Partner closely with People Operations to ensure employee and payroll data are accurate and properly maintained.

• Research and resolve payroll discrepancies and employee payroll inquiries.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience: 2+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on experience with accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and month-end close. Payroll experience is strongly preferred.

• Software: Experience with a large ERP system (Netsuite or similar) and ADP Workforce Now highly preferred.. 

• Tools: Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and working with large data sets.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.

• Competencies: 

  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet recurring deadlines.

  • Strong problem-solving and reconciliation skills.

  • Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills.

  • Comfortable working independently while collaborating across Finance, People, and other teams.