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Cynch AI

AI-native platform automating tax, accounting workflows

Bookkeeper

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/21/2026
$48k - $85k+ Stock options
Junior
Associate's
California, USA+3 moreMore locations: Pleasanton, CA, USA | Santa Cruz, CA, USA | Cupertino, CA, USA
HybridGenerally three days onsite per week; tax season requires full-time in-office. Occasional client site visits may be required.
AccountingBookkeeping

About the job

Requirements
  • An associate degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
  • At least two years of bookkeeping experience is required.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks, Xero, or similar accounting platforms is required.
  • A strong understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger management is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain accurate client financial records, including general ledger entries and account maintenance.
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor bills, invoicing, payment tracking, and overdue accounts.
  • Record payroll transactions, expenses, and reimbursements.
  • Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
  • Support month-end and year-end close and prepare financial information for tax filings and internal review.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for bookkeeping-related client needs.
  • Gather financial documentation and help clients use accounting platforms such as QuickBooks and Xero.
  • Partner with accountants and tax professionals to keep bookkeeping and tax work accurate and coordinated.
  • Maintain organized client records and documentation in firm systems.
  • Adopt tools and workflow improvements that increase accuracy and efficiency.
Desired Qualifications
  • Payroll processing experience.
  • Familiarity with U.S. tax regulations.
  • Experience supporting multiple clients in a fast-paced environment.
  • Accounting or bookkeeping certification.

About the company

Cynch AI builds an AI-native platform for tax and accounting in a vertical SaaS model. It automates financial tasks and provides deeper insights by integrating reasoning, machine learning, and generative AI. The platform helps accountants by handling repetitive work such as organizing client documents and communications, freeing them to act as financial advisors who offer strategic guidance. Core services include tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, and financial consulting. The company differentiates itself with an acquisition-led growth strategy that partners with retiring CPAs to take over their client bases, addressing a sector-wide retirement wave and underserved small to midsize businesses. Its goal is to enable small business owners and accountants to succeed by automating processes, improving accuracy, and expanding access to financial expertise.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2022

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What believers are saying

  • Cynch raised $9 million in December 2025, then added AVANT and Nomura financing in May 2026.
  • Caplight says revenue grew 4x by March 2026, signaling strong execution.
  • By April 2026, Cynch acquired Aardvark Tax Advisors, accelerating services growth.

What critics are saying

  • Retiring-CPA rollups depend on owner exits; one failed acquisition stalls growth.
  • Aardvark operational complexity swamps AI margins and slows product iteration.
  • A tax error or IRS dispute at Aardvark destroys trust and kills Cynch.

What makes Cynch AI unique

  • Nigel Duffy’s neuro-symbolic tax engine targets auditable reasoning, not generic chatbot output.
  • Aardvark Tax Advisors gives Cynch owned delivery and client data, not software-only exposure.
  • The retiring-CPA acquisition model converts fragmented practices into a single operating platform.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-4%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-4%
PR Newswire
Dec 10th, 2025
True Global Ventures Leads US$9 Million Equity Investment in Cynch AI to Accelerate AI-Native Acquisition-Led Growth

/PRNewswire/ -- True Global Ventures (TGV) today announced a US$9 million investment round in Cynch AI, to fuel the company's next chapter of rapid,...