Senior Accountant

SPAN

$95K — $115K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3-5+ years in accounting with monthly financial close experience
  • Experience in identifying control gaps and enhancing process automation
  • Skilled in preparing cash flow statements and drafting financial footnotes
  • Knowledge of debt and 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) is a plus
  • Strong ERP skills (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel proficiency
  • Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and audit support experience, CPA or CPA candidate preferred

Responsibilities

  • Identify and close gaps in controls during month-end close
  • Document accounting procedures to enhance SOX readiness
  • Drive automation to reduce manual work in the accounting process
  • Maintain debt schedules and prepare corresponding journal entries
  • Administer lease accounting according to ASC 842 standards
  • Prepare and review journal entries for stock-based compensation and payroll
  • Prepare monthly accruals and special journal entries as needed

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
  • Professional development opportunities including training and certifications
  • Collaborative team environment that encourages cross-functional partnership
  • Health and wellness programs and benefits
  • Potential for career advancement as the company scales
Full Job Description
Span is seeking a Senior Accountant to be part of our cost accounting function as we scale hardware manufacturing. This role is central to maintaining accurate product cost data, supporting financial close, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing accounting expertise, hands-on experience with consignment arrangements, and the business acumen to work fluidly across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations. About You Required Qualifications • 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, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • CPA or CPA candidate preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required Bonus Qualifications • Accounting experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment • Public accounting experience preferred • CPA preferred Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations: Controls & Automation • Identify control gaps within the month-end close and design and implement enhancements to strengthen the control environment • Document accounting processes and procedures, supporting SOX readiness as Span scales • Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work and shorten the close cycle, partnering with the broader Accounting team on ERP and close-tool enhancements Debt Financing Accounting • 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 for financial reporting Lease Accounting • Administer lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842 (Leases), including maintaining lease schedules, recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and preparing monthly journal entries • Support audit requests related to lease obligations and reconcile lease accounting system output to the general ledger Stock-Based Compensation, Payroll & Capitalized Software • Prepare and review stock-based compensation (ASC 718) journal entries, schedules, and related equity reconciliations • Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations • Partner with Engineering and Product on capitalized software costs (ASC 350-40), tracking capitalized development costs and amortization schedules Special Entries & Accruals • Prepare and review special and non-recurring journal entries as they arise • Prepare and maintain monthly accruals, including legal accruals and other miscellaneous accruals, with appropriate support and documentation • Prepare rebate accruals and sales commission accruals (ASC 340-40), including calculation support and reconciliation against underlying data Close Package Preparation & Reporting • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual close package materials and supporting schedules • Prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and assist with flux analysis • Prepare the annual statement of cash flows (indirect method) and supporting workpapers • Draft footnote disclosures and supporting schedules for annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP • Support external audit requests, including preparation of PBC items

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