Senior Accountant

The role

The Accountant supports accounting operations by maintaining financial records, performing close activities, and preparing financial reports. The role executes accounting processes and partners with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and maintain compliance.

What you will do

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Perform account reconciliations for bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain a current general ledger.
• Review, classify, and record expenses in accordance with company policies and budget guidelines.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepaid expenses.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to requests.
• Monitor accounting activities for compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, internal controls, and company procedures.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and increase efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent practical accounting experience.
• 5+ years of full accounting experience
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Xero or NetSuite.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP.
• Strong understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and partner effectively across teams.
• High degree of accuracy and analytical ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting discrepancies and process inefficiencies.

Nice to have

• Progress toward CPA certification.
• Experience with a publicly traded company or public accounting firm.
• Experience in a startup or other fast paced environment.
• Experience with robotics, manufacturing, or technology companies, including exposure to inventory management or cost accounting processes.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and operate effectively in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

About the company

Serve Robotics is a team of tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design building sidewalk robots for commercial deliveries. The team is agile, diverse, and driven.