Job description
We Are Spartan: Come build the next generation of mobility sensing intelligence!
Spartan is transforming automotive radar into smart sensors with unparalleled capabilities and resolution. Spartan combines deep expertise in radar from decades of experience in defense with Silicon Valley innovation to create a reliable sensor that will improve the safety and performance of automated driving and driver-assist systems.
We are seeking a Staff Accountant to handle daily financial tasks, including but not limited to: General accounting duties, owning the procure-to-pay process, assisting HR with insurance documentation and tracking, managing liabilities, overseeing equity distribution/changes, tax filings and documentation, and other general financial duties. Extensive experience with both NetSuite and Excel are required.
Salary parameters for this role are based on experience and estimated to be in the $64,000 to $85,000 range. In addition, we also offer equity participation, full benefits, 401K (with match), and a 4:1 days onsite:WFH option for most roles. This position is based at our company headquarters in Los Alamitos, CA.
Working under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Staff Accountant will be responsible for the following:
- General Accounting:
- Recording daily cashflow from multiple accounts into NetSuite
- General A/P and A/R: receiving and recording invoices and due dates, reconciliation of monthly statements, ensuring on-time payment, and estimating accrued expense amounts for invoices not received
- Reconcile monthly bank statements; accrue interest income from the company sweep account
- Gather information to tax firm toward preparation of annual return; prepare, file and record city, county and state taxes
- Oversee payroll process along with HR team; ensure properly tracked in TriNet
- Tracking payroll clearing accounts such as 401K, FSA, and health insurance
- Assist HR with workers' compensation and insurance applications, 401K audit, etc.
- Procure to Pay Process:
- Work with various departments to create purchase orders and route for approval
- Set up new vendors and request W-9s if needed
- Fill out credit applications, establish credit references
- Review vendor bills, enter into ERP
- Request payment details if not on invoice
- Confirm prior purchase order or route for approval to budget holders
- Make timely payments using Airbase
- File 1099's annually and distribute to vendors
Required Qualifications:
- BS/BA degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field with 2 years' experience, OR an AA degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum 4 years' professional experience
- Prior experience in a junior accounting, financial analysis or bookkeeping position
- Proven capability with both NetSuite and Excel is required
- Prior experience working in a mid-sized company environment wearing multiple financial hats
- Experience recording payroll and tax documentation
- Experience tracking payment processes for product manufacturing a strong plus
- High organizational capability with strong attention to detail; comfort with tight deadlines and quick turnaround
- Strong business acumen; comfort making financial decisions; able to push back when necessary to request additional documentation in support of spend
- Comfortable working independently with the self-awareness to seek guidance when necessary
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working within a start-up or growing environment a strong plus
- CPA or CMA certification a plus but is not required
- Airbase experience is a plus but is not required
- Experience tracking financial data for a large number of SKUs a plus
- Experience working with TriNet or HRIS systems a plus
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