Senior Accountant at Maymobility — Ann Arbor, MI

# Job Summary

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.

# Essential Responsibilities

• 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

# Skills and Abilities

• 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

# Qualifications and Experience

Required

• 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

Desirable

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

# Physical Requirements

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

Benefits and Perks

• Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
• Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
• Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work.
• Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
• Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing

May Mobility is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants for employment will be considered 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 basis.   Below, you have the opportunity to share your preferred gender pronouns, gender, ethnicity, and veteran status with May Mobility to help us identify areas of improvement in our hiring and recruitment processes. Completion of these questions is entirely voluntary.  Any information you choose to provide will be kept confidential, and will not impact the hiring decision in any way. If you believe that you will need any type of accommodation, please let us know.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: May Mobility does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Furthermore, May Mobility does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.

Salary Range

$81,000—$100,000 USD

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