Job Description
The Senior Staff Accountant at Sila will be responsible for managing month-end close processes, financial reporting, technical accounting research, and supporting internal controls within a fast-growing battery materials company.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Support the annual audit process by liaising with external auditors and providing audit support
- Maintain grant tracking schedules, record grant-related journal entries, and assess accounting implications of grant activities
- Collaborate with sales operations team on accounts receivable, quotations, sales order confirmations, and invoicing
- Oversee key balance sheet accounts such as revenue, accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities
- Research and draft technical accounting memos on complex issues like revenue recognition under ASC 606
- Develop, refine, and document business processes and accounting procedures to strengthen internal controls
- Prepare financial reports for management and Board meetings
- Support and mentor junior accounting staff in their professional development
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of proven experience, including a combination of public accounting and experience in a large, multinational manufacturing company
- Extensive experience with technical accounting research and GAAP reporting
- Experience with mid to large-scale ERP systems preferred in a manufacturing environment such as Sage X3 or Coupa
- CPA certification highly preferred
- Proficient with Google Apps including Gmail, Docs, and Sheets
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members across departments
- Perform month-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
- Support the annual audit process, including liaising with external auditors, providing audit support, and addressing questions or concerns during the audit process
- Maintain grant tracking schedules, record grant-related journal entries, and assess accounting implications of grant activities based on US GAAP, including recording revenue and receivable entries, tracking aging of grant receivables, and creating invoices
- Collaborate effectively with the sales operations team, providing essential financial and tax-related support throughout the sales cycle including quotations, sales order confirmations, and invoicing
- Oversee key balance sheet accounts such as revenue, accounts receivable, and accrued liabilities
- Perform independent research and draft technical accounting memos on complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition from contracts with customers under ASC 606
- Develop, refine, and document business processes and accounting procedures to maintain and strengthen internal controls
- Prepare financial reports for monthly and quarterly meetings with management and the company’s Board of Directors
- Support and assist junior accounting staff in their professional development
- Perform other job-related duties and ad hoc tasks such as regulatory tax filings
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $105,000 to $123,000
Work schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Work environment perks: Onsite work
Additional benefits: Competitive Total Rewards package including benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses
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