Senior Accountant

SPAN

. Maintain accurate product cost data as part of the cost accounting function .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesSenior💰 $132,000 - $152,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cost accounting, financial close processes, and compliance with U.S. GAAP. Proficient in lease accounting, debt accounting, and process automation to enhance operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cost AccountingFinancial Close CycleU.S. GAAPERP ProficiencyLease Accounting (ASC 842)

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationCash Flow StatementStock-Based Compensation (ASC 718)Payroll AccountingDebt AccountingCommission Accounting (ASC 340-40)Process AutomationBalance Sheet ReconciliationFlux AnalysisJournal Entry Preparation

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizational SkillsAnalytical Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in AccountingCPA or CPA Candidate

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentPublic AccountingSOX Readiness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPFlux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain accurate product cost data as part of the cost accounting function
Support the financial close cycle and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual close package materials and supporting schedules
Identify control gaps within the month-end close and design and implement enhancements
Document accounting processes and procedures to support SOX readiness
Drive automation initiatives and partner with the Accounting team on ERP and close-tool enhancements
Maintain debt schedules and prepare related journal entries, including interest expense, discount/premium amortization, and debt issuance cost amortization
Support covenant compliance monitoring and reporting for outstanding debt facilities
Partner with Treasury and FP&A on debt-related schedules and disclosures
Administer lease accounting under ASC 842, including maintaining lease schedules, recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and preparing monthly journal entries
Support lease-related audit requests and reconcile lease accounting system output to the general ledger
Prepare and review stock-based compensation journal entries, schedules, and equity reconciliations
Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations
Partner with Engineering and Product on capitalized software costs under ASC 350-40
Prepare and review special and non-recurring journal entries
Prepare and maintain monthly legal and miscellaneous accruals with supporting documentation
Prepare rebate and sales commission accruals under ASC 340-40
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and assist with flux analysis
Prepare the annual statement of cash flows using the indirect method and supporting workpapers
Draft annual financial statement footnote disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support external audit requests, including preparation of PBC items
Partner with Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations to drive operational and financial performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated experience in the monthly financial close cycle
Demonstrated experience identifying control gaps and implementing process automation to improve close efficiency
Experience preparing the statement of cash flows and drafting footnote disclosures for annual financial statements
Working knowledge of debt accounting, lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and commission accounting (ASC 340-40)
Experience with payroll accounting and capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40) a plus
Strong ERP proficiency required; NetSuite preferred
Advanced Excel skills
Solid command of U.S. GAAP with the ability to research technical accounting issues and clearly document conclusions
Experience supporting external audits and SOX-readiness efforts a plus
High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
CPA or CPA candidate preferred
Accounting experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment
Public accounting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation + equity grants at a well-funded, venture-backed company
100% employee premiums for base medical, dental, and vision plans, with options for additional coverage
Parental leave up to twenty four (24) weeks depending on eligibility
Comfortable, sunny office space located near BART and Caltrain public transit
Employee Resource Groups
Monthly social events
SPANcakes recognition breakfast
Lunch and learns
Flexible hours
One holiday per month
Flexible time off