Senior Accountant

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to add to our Finance team. We are looking for a candidate that can build new processes, maximize the use of our ERP system, and work cross-functionally.  This role reports to the Accounting Manager.

• →Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences through proper documentation to ensure integrity of accounting information
• →Research unique transactions and demonstrate the ability to independently determine proper accounting treatment and considerations
• →Prepare and manage month end close accruals, adjusting journal entries, and account reconciliations and ability to present the results to management
• →Partner directly with vendors as part of monthly invoicing coordination and onboarding of new vendors as needed
• →Demonstrate working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes to provide cross-functional support to those functions. 
• →Collaborate and plan with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure proper inventory and bill of materials tracking for  vehicle builds
• →Assist the Accounting team with financial statement preparation and audits, including preparation of footnote disclosures, related support and tie out support
• →Demonstrate an understanding of accounting standards (specifically ASC 606) to come to an accounting treatment and ability to document and present such conclusions to the Accounting Manager
• →Demonstrate an independent understanding of Company’s expense policies and ability to manage and coordinate with employees to uphold compliance and reporting
• →Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
• →Support new system implementations and internal controls documentation as needed
• →Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to the Accounting Manager  and other Finance team members
• →Other duties as assigned

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:

• Impeccable discretion and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information
• Ability to understand and relate to the agile startup and engineering mindset
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and highly-organized
• Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Passionate about self-driving cars and their impact on the world

Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:

• Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
• Prolonged sitting
• Prolonged standing
• Prolonged computer use
• Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field 
• 4+ years working in corporate finance or public accounting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Exceptional problem-solving skills
• Strong analytical and data mining skills
• Strong working knowledge of Excel 
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
• Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
• Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment

• MBA or Master of Accounting
• CPA preferred
• NetSuite experience
• Inventory and Fixed Asset experience
• Experience using Google Suite