Senior Accounting Manager

Zoox
Foster City, CA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with accounting expertise and process improvement experience will find this senior role in a fast-moving tech environment. The position emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires a strong grasp of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 8+ years of accounting experience and a focus on financial systems optimization
    — “8+ years of relevant work experience
  • Professionals with a background in accruals and audit processes in high-growth environments
    — “Working closely with the FP&A team to ensure accurate accruals and capitalization
  • Individuals with a track record of maintaining financial accuracy and compliance in complex systems
    — “responsible for activities related to the general ledger, month-end close, and annual financial audit

Things to consider

  • The role demands a high level of detail orientation and accuracy in financial reporting
    — “dedicated, trustworthy, detail-oriented and customer-focused
  • Candidates should be prepared for a collaborative and cross-functional work arrangement
    — “Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accuracy in accruals

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with general ledger maintenance and month-end close processes
    — “Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
  • Showcase skills in resolving discrepancies through data analysis and reconciliation
    — “Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information weekly
  • Demonstrate a history of improving accounting systems and processes
    — “Continuously assess and improve accounting systems and processes
  • Emphasize strong communication and teamwork abilities in your application
    — “Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial reporting
  • successful annual audits
Typical background
accountingfinance

Skills & requirements

Required

General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingAccount ReconciliationU.S. GAAP ComplianceExcel Proficiency

Preferred

Public Company AccountingERP Systems (sap, Ariba, Oracle)

Stack & domain

AccountingFinancial ManagementComplianceStrategic InsightsGeneral LedgerJournal EntriesReconciliationsAccount AnalysisMonthly Financial AuditAnnual Financial AuditTax FilingsGeneral Ledger MaintenanceAccrualsCapitalizationSAPAribaOracleCommunicationInterpersonalPositive AttitudeTeam PlayerAdaptabilityTrustworthinessDetail-orientedCustomer-focusedFinanceGAAPInternal Controls

About the role

Original posting from Zoox via Lever

Zoox's accounting team plays a pivotal role in ensuring Zoox operates efficiently and sustainably by providing accurate financial management, compliance, and strategic insights. 

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to play a crucial role in managing accounting processes and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Working closely with the FP&A team to ensure accurate accruals and capitalization. This person is responsible for activities related to the general ledger, month-end close, and annual financial audit. The successful candidate will be dedicated, trustworthy, detail-oriented and customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

In this role, you will::

  • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis
  • Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information weekly
  • Prepare monthly reconciliations to ensure accurate reporting and ledger maintenance
  • Assist team with annual audit and tax filings
  • Conduct regular general ledger maintenance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to insure accuracy in accruals
  • Continuously assess and improve accounting systems and processes

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or similar degree
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience
  • Possess a solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls processes
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Positive attitude, team player and ability to quickly adapt to changes
  • Excellent Excel skills

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Big four and/or public company accounting experience
  • SAP, Ariba, Oracle

Compensation:

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign-on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge, and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g. sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long-term care insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground-up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility-as-a-service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast-moving and highly execution-oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to accommodations@zoox.com or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note:

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Source: Zoox careers (Lever)

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