Staff Accountant

Description:

WE ARE LOOKING FOR: STAFF ACCOUNTANT

Our founders and senior leadership foster a dynamic, exciting environment where each employee is empowered to drive change and operational excellence. We are looking for individuals who embrace building the foundation for FirstElement Fuel to grow rapidly. The Staff Accountant will work closely with the finance and accounting team as well as key members of operations, public policy and design and development. The right candidate for the role will have aptitude for developing processes, exhibit enthusiasm for the opportunity to work in a small, fast-growing company, demonstrate an ability to work independently and adapt well to change.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting various aspects of accounting and finance; see the essential duties and responsibilities listed below.

Essential duties & responsibilities:

Month-end Close:

Maintain databases and spreadsheets, updating information as needed.

Preparation of General Ledger entries in accordance with GAAP.

Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.

Review variances on draft financial statements and provide flux analysis on material differences between actuals and budget.

Entering cash transactions and reconciliation of all cash accounts.

Identify and record necessary accruals for month-end reporting

Preparation of monthly customer invoice billings and subsequent communications with customers to ensure timely payments.

Other Accounting Duties:

Assist with year-end audit requests.

Recommend ways to reduce costs and enhance revenue.

Collaborate with other departments to build out existing processes and identify opportunities for new process improvements.

Other ad-hoc requests as required.

SCHEDULE + BENEFITS:

Work onsite at corporate office located in Irvine, California or Innovation Center in Santa Ana, California

Excellent Benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) Plan with 6% employer match, Life insurance, PTO, committed work environment

The base salary range for this full-time position is $65,000 to $89,000 + benefits (DOE). Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for this position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work locations and additional factors, including job-related skill, experience, and relevant education or training. Please note that the compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include any bonus or benefits.

FirstElement Fuel, Inc is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, training or promoting, on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition, age, U.S. military or protected veteran status or political affiliation, or any other protected characteristic covered by applicable federal, state, or local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We also perform employment background checks.

Requirements:

DESIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE:

Strong financial and analytical acumen.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

2+ years of experience in accounting.

Flexibility and ability to maintain a professional demeanor when dealing with short deadlines, sensitive service issues, and emergency situations.

Proven time management, scheduling, and prioritization skills.

Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Excellent written/verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience with Microsoft Office applications, with strong excel skills.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Associates Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2+ years' related experience preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail Oriented
• • Proficient with ERP systems, including Microsoft Office
  • Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: On-Site, University of California, Irvine Research Park Campus
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• Provide leadership to and retain, recruit, manage and develop our accounting team.
• Leverage technology to build scalable/sustainable processes to create efficiencies, streamline accounting operations and improve employee experience
• Has a keen focus on agility, and capable of pivoting based on changing business needs, while keeping the accounting team in a steady state
• Manage annual financial audits with external Big 4 audit firm, project manage, review audit schedules, and support Corporate Controller with issuing audited financial to key stakeholders.
• Review and assess risk management policies and protocols, insurance, lien waivers and releases, and internal controls
• Prepare ad-hoc projects upon request.