kapa.ai

Operations & Finance Associate, Part-Time

Remote Contract

Kapa makes technical knowledge instantly accessible through AI assistants. As a Student Assistant supporting our Operations Lead, you will help streamline day-to-day operations and gain hands-on experience building systems at a fast-growing startup. Check out Docker's documentation (https://docs.docker.com) for a live example of what Kapa is (look for the "Ask AI" button).The following challenges should excite you:

  • Supporting the Operations Lead with critical administrative and operational tasks
  • Contributing to projects across finance, HR, and general operations
  • Helping build and document scalable processes as the company grows
  • Learning how a startup operates behind the scenes while making a real impact

To solve these challenges you will:

  • Assist with financial tasks including expense tracking, invoice processing, and data entry
  • Support vendor coordination and contract administration
  • Help maintain and organize operational documentation and internal wikis
  • Conduct research on tools, processes, and operational best practices
  • Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and internal communications
  • Take on ad-hoc projects that help the company run more smoothly

You may be a good fit if you have:*

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Comfort with ambiguity and ability to figure things out as you go
  • Some understanding of startup financials and accounting principles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage your time effectively
  • Interest in startups, operations, or business administration
  • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
  • Proficiency with productivity tools (Google Workspace, Notion, Slack, or similar)
  • Comfort with excel and spreadsheets

*This is neither an exhaustive nor necessary set of attributes. Even if none of these apply to you, but you believe you will contribute to kapa.ai, please reach out.

๐Ÿš€ Y Combinator Company Info

Y Combinator Batch: S23
Team Size: 19 employees
Industry: B2B Software and Services -> Productivity
Company Description: The fastest way to build AI assistants on technical content

๐Ÿ’ฐ Compensation

Salary Range: $20,000 - $37,000

๐Ÿ“‹ Job Details

Job Type: Contract
Experience Level: Any (new grads ok)

๐ŸŽฏ Interview Process

1. Intro chat with Ops Lead (15-minutes) 2. Paid take-home to assess your skills 3. Second round interview with a co-founder 4. 3-day paid work trial to collaborate with our team and ensure itโ€™s the right fit for both sides