Senior Accountant

About the role

May Mobility is on an exciting trajectory of growth and is seeking to enhance its Finance team by adding a Senior Accountant. This role is pivotal in refining financial processes, maximizing the efficiency of our ERP system, and fostering collaboration across various departments. The Senior Accountant will report directly to the Accounting Manager, playing a key role in ensuring the integrity of our financial operations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Analyze financial accounts to identify inconsistencies and rectify discrepancies, ensuring the precision of financial records.
• Conduct thorough investigations into unique transactions, demonstrating the ability to independently determine the correct accounting treatment.
• Manage month-end closing processes, which include preparing accruals, making adjusting journal entries, and performing account reconciliations, while effectively communicating outcomes to management.
• Collaborate with vendors to facilitate monthly invoicing and assist in the onboarding process for new vendors as required.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions to promote seamless cross-departmental collaboration.
• Work alongside supply chain and engineering teams to ensure accurate tracking of inventory and bills of materials related to vehicle production.
• Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and audits, including the development of footnote disclosures and related documentation.
• Utilize knowledge of accounting standards, particularly ASC 606, to ascertain appropriate accounting treatments and present findings to the Accounting Manager.
• Enforce the company's expense policies while working with employees to ensure adherence to these guidelines.
• Propose innovative ideas aimed at reducing costs and improving financial performance.
• Assist in the implementation of new systems and the documentation of internal controls as necessary.
• Provide analytical support, forecasting, reporting, and project assistance to the Accounting Manager and other finance team members.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline is essential.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in corporate finance or public accounting is required.
• Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP is necessary.
• Strong problem-solving skills are a must.
• Proficient analytical and data mining abilities are essential.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel is required.
• Exceptional attention to detail is crucial.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to engage diplomatically with team members on sensitive financial matters is important.
• Sound decision-making skills, particularly in a fast-paced work environment, are essential.

Nice to have

• An MBA or Master of Accounting is a plus.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite is advantageous.
• Familiarity with inventory and fixed asset management is beneficial.
• Proficiency in Google Suite is a plus.

Skills & tools

• Strong organizational abilities and meticulous attention to detail are required.
• Capability to juggle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities is essential.
• Excellent communication skills for both written and verbal interactions are necessary.

Practical notes

• Minimal travel is expected: 1%-10%.
• A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts are available.
• Retirement benefits with immediate vesting of employer contributions are provided.
• A generous parental leave policy and flexible vacation options are included.
• The Total Wellness Program offers various resources aimed at promoting overall health and wellbeing.

May Mobility is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if they do not meet every qualification. Your unique experiences may make you an excellent fit for this or another role within our organization.

Salary Range: $81,000 - $100,000 USD

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetics, or any other legally protected status.