Accountant / Senior Accountant

Founded in 2017, Phantom Auto is a company capable of remotely monitoring, guiding, and driving vehicles from thousands of miles away. Our technology is like Zoom for the physical world, and our customers are bestowing that same remote work privilege on their employees that formerly had to be physically inside vehicles to operate them.

We are an energetic and passionate team on a mission to build the future of remote operation. At Phantom, every day is a unique adventure as we work with the world’s leading automation companies. Because we work with customers globally, we have the unique opportunity to work with many incredible vehicles and use cases.

As an early team member, you will be instrumental in defining the foundations of our product and culture. If you are determined to take on the world’s most complex challenges and help build an industry-defining company, this is the opportunity for you.

Phantom Auto is s seeking a highly motivated, experienced Accountant/ Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role will work closely with other accountants and assist with day-to-day operations of the Company’s accounting function, including month-end close and reporting processes. We are looking for someone detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment independently and collaboratively. You will be an integral part of our growing accounting team and must have excellent interpersonal and written communication, analytical, and organizational skills. This position will report to the VP, Corporate Controller.

How You'll Fulfill Your Mission

• This will be a hybrid role that will involve managing A/P, A/R, and G/L processes
• Perform accounting close and reporting process, assuring that month-end close tasks and reconciliations are completed on the assigned due dates
• Assist in implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure all financial transactions are accounted for by GAAP principles.
• Assist in the management of the inventory accounting process
• Own areas of the year-end financial statement audit to ensure a smooth and timely process.
• Identify potential process improvements and initiate actions to affect change.
• Support the preparation of month-end journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules (payroll, cash, accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, other assets, allocations)
• Participate in and contribute to the financial statement audit process, including the preparation of various audit requests and inquiries
• Contribute to the development of new or current accounting systems, programs, and procedures
• Participate in the ongoing development/establishment of Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents for accounting policies and regulations
• Assist in the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including document preparation, data analysis, integrity validation, and reconciliation processes
• Experience with Sales and VAT tax calculations and submissions
• Work closely with the controllership team in general corporate accounting matters and ad hoc projects or requests
• Perform special projects, ad-hoc reports, and analysis as required.
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibilities
• Experience with preparation of monthly financial statements and variance analysis to ensure completeness and accuracy of results in accordance with GAAP, and compliance with internal policies
• Experience with revaluations, translations, and cost allocations, including the creation and maintenance of supporting documentation and reconciliations
• Experience in developing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures; and, implementing internal control procedures (SOX) in areas of responsibility
• Demonstrated experience improving and maintaining data integrity within an ERP system
• Hands-on experience with accounting software packages like NetSuite, Concur (Travel, Expense, and Invoice), etc.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with a demonstrated history of establishing and maintaining solid working relationships across functional areas and senior leadership
• Advanced MS Excel skills, including v-lookup formulas and pivot tables
• BS in Accounting / BS in Business with an emphasis in accounting and CPA
  

Desired Multipliers

• Experience working for manufacturing, automotive, and/or complex hardware companies
• Start-up experience highly desired
• Combination of Big 4 background and industry experience preferred
• CPA license or active CPA candidate optional

The pay for this position has a salary range of $90,000-$130,000. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses and options.

Benefits:

• Be part of an early start-up that's backed by industry-leading venture capitalists
• Competitive compensation package with early-stage equity at a high-growth startup
• Exceptional benefits: Employer-provided Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (99% of medical covered by Phantom Auto)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-term / long-term disability and life insurance
• Flex PTO
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Healthy Work / Life Balance
• Company-sponsored events
• Pet-friendly workplace
• Free weekday lunches
• Employee Referral Program
• Cool colleagues
• Incredible career growth potential

A Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Phantom Auto, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.