Senior Accountant

Job Posted 8/23/2023
SparkCharge
Somerville, MA 02145
United States
Job Description

SparkCharge is currently seeking a senior accountant to join our Finance Department. 

The Company:

SparkCharge is a fast-growing cleantech start-up that is reducing barriers to Electric Vehicle (EV) adoption.  We design, manufacture, and sell portable, Level III charging systems for EVs.  We also provide “Charging-as-a-Service” (CaaS) through our mobile app “Currently”, which allows EV owners to schedule charge delivery to wherever their vehicle is located. Be a part of the clean energy solution!

Responsibilities: 

  • Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information
  • Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports
  • Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
  • Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
  • Guide accounting staff by coordinating activities and answering questions
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
  • Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions
  • Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results
  • Plan, assign, and review staff's work
  • Support month-end and year-end close process
  • Communicate effectively with clients
  • Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel
  • Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise

Requirements: 

  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and spreadsheets for Inventory and Fixed Assets management
  • Knowledge of standard accounting and bookkeeping principles and best practices
  • Significant experience with office productivity applications, with a strong aptitude for learning new systems and approaches
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities at the same time, whether working independently or as part of a team
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of company financial information
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Benefits:

We are a fast-moving, young start-up, building a culture based on our values of  togetherness, ownership, passion, resilience and respect. This position qualifies for unlimited PTO. We offer competitive benefits including Health, Dental & Vision Insurance and 401K plans.  Compensation will be based on the candidate’s ability to quickly add value to SparkCharge.

At SparkCharge, we offer fair and equal opportunities to all our candidates and team members regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, disability status, parental status protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. SparkCharge believes in hiring individuals only based on their qualifications and experiences that meet our business requirements to fill the positions.



JOB CODE: 1000035


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