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Senior Accountant

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About Also

We’re Also, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride also—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.

Also is looking for a Senior Accountant to help design and maintain our accounting processes. The Senior Accountant will be part of a small team and will offer exposure to all areas of our end to end accounting processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic and high-growth environment where you can directly impact the company’s trajectory and the world’s transition to sustainable mobility solutions.

What You Will Do

Responsible for day to day general ledger management and month-end closing activities
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements and other ad-hoc reporting
Support operational accounting activities including AP and AR processing, expense audits, fixed asset tracking, equity and payroll matters and data clean up, among others
Assist with the design and implementation of financial applications and integrations as we continue to build out the enterprise applications landscape
Assist with various financial administration matters such as tax return and statutory filings
Document accounting processes, controls, policies and procedures
Work with business partners to improve and automate end to end processes (i.e. purchasing, inventory management, etc)
Maintain files and all supporting documentation in a logical and organized fashion

What You Will Bring (Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting, Finance or related field
4+ years of experience in a corporate accounting role or public accounting.
CPA highly desired
Experience in Oracle NetSuite is strongly preferred
Excellent Excel skills
Comfortable in an ambiguous environment with little day to day direction
Strong attention to detail with ability to self-prioritize
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Why Also?

We’re passionate about helping the world find a better way to get there—wherever it is you’re headed.

We’re located in the heart of Silicon Valley and have brought together a world-class team from some of the biggest brands in the technology, automotive, cycling, outdoor recreation and retail spaces.

Together we’re working hands-on to imagine, design and build an entirely new solution to a global set of transportation challenges.

The salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $160,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Perks and Benefits

Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Also. with FSA & HSA options.
One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
Flexible time off.
401(k) match.

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What You Should Know About Senior Accountant, Also

Also is on the lookout for a Senior Accountant to join our innovative team in Palo Alto! As a passionate electric mobility company that emerged from Rivian's vision, we are thrilled to have a blend of builders, dreamers, and innovators united by a common goal: creating sustainable, delightful electric vehicles that challenge the status quo of transportation. In this role, you’ll dive into a variety of accounting processes, managing our day-to-day general ledger tasks and month-end closing activities while preparing financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations. You'll have a front-row seat to our operational accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, fixed asset tracking, and payroll—giving you the chance to directly influence our journey toward efficient, eco-friendly mobility solutions. What sets us apart is our like-minded team working joyfully to automate and improve end-to-end processes, ensuring we keep pace with our growth trajectory. You’ll also assist in documenting important accounting procedures and contribute to tax matters, all in an engaging, fast-paced environment. If you have at least four years of corporate or public accounting experience, preferably with a CPA and familiarity with Oracle NetSuite, we’d love to hear from you. Join us to embody our mission of providing affordable, enjoyable transport solutions that reshape our world for the better!

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What are the main responsibilities of a Senior Accountant at Also?

As a Senior Accountant at Also, you will manage the general ledger, oversee month-end closing activities, prepare financial statements, and perform balance sheet reconciliations. You will also support various operational accounting tasks including accounts payable and receivable, expense audits, and fixed asset tracking.