Senior Accountant

• 3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated experience in the monthly financial close cycle

• Demonstrated experience identifying control gaps and implementing process automation to improve close efficiency

• Experience preparing the statement of cash flows and drafting footnote disclosures for annual financial statements

• Working knowledge of debt accounting, lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and commission accounting (ASC 340-40)

• Experience with payroll accounting and capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40) a plus

• Strong ERP proficiency required (NetSuite preferred); advanced Excel skills

• Solid command of U.S. GAAP with the ability to research technical accounting issues and clearly document conclusions

• Experience supporting external audits and SOX-readiness efforts a plus

• High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment

• Public accounting experience preferred

• CPA preferred

• Identify control gaps within the month-end close and design and implement enhancements to strengthen the control environment

• Document accounting processes and procedures, supporting SOX readiness as Span scales

• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work and shorten the close cycle, partnering with the broader Accounting team on ERP and close-tool enhancements

• Maintain debt schedules and prepare related journal entries, including interest expense, discount/premium amortization, and debt issuance cost amortization

• Support covenant compliance monitoring and reporting for outstanding debt facilities

• Partner with Treasury and FP&A on debt-related schedules and disclosures for financial reporting

• Administer lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842 (Leases), including maintaining lease schedules, recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and preparing monthly journal entries

• Support audit requests related to lease obligations and reconcile lease accounting system output to the general ledger

• Prepare and review special and non-recurring journal entries as they arise

• Prepare and maintain monthly accruals, including legal accruals and other miscellaneous accruals, with appropriate support and documentation

• Prepare rebate accruals and sales commission accruals (ASC 340-40), including calculation support and reconciliation against underlying data

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual close package materials and supporting schedules

• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and assist with flux analysis

• Prepare the annual statement of cash flows (indirect method) and supporting workpapers

• Draft footnote disclosures and supporting schedules for annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

• Support external audit requests, including preparation of PBC items

Headquartered in San Francisco’s vibrant SoMa neighborhood, we are an eclectic group of creative thinkers who value open communication, teamwork, and a ‘make it happen’ approach to addressing complex challenges.

SPAN embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

We’re hiring talented individuals who are driven by success and are passionate about shaping the future of renewable energy. If that sounds like you, we’d love for you to consider joining the rapidly growing team at SPAN.