Accountant

Serve Robotics Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Serve Robotics Inc in Los Angeles is seeking a seasoned Accountant to support the company’s accounting operations. You will maintain accurate financial records, perform close activities, and prepare reports while ensuring GAAP, SOX compliance, and internal controls.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits. The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s in accounting or related field, and proficiency in Xero/NetSuite and Excel.

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 and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration skills
• High degree of accuracy and analytical ability, including identifying and resolving discrepancies and inefficiencies

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports
• Perform account reconciliations including bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain the general ledger
• Review, classify, and record expenses per policy and budget guidelines
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and timely responses
• Monitor accounting activities for GAAP and SOX compliance and internal controls
• Identify and recommend process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency

Skills

Excel (Advanced)

GAAP & SOX knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Progress toward CPA certification

Tools

Xero

NetSuite

Job description

At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses. The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity.

Who We Are

We are tech industry veterans in software, hardware, and design who are pooling our skills to build the future we want to live in. We are solving real-world problems leveraging robotics, machine learning and computer vision, among other disciplines, with a mindful eye towards the end-to-end user experience. Our team is agile, diverse, and driven. We believe that the best way to solve complicated dynamic problems is collaboratively and respectfully.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Accountant supports the company's accounting operations by maintaining accurate financial records, performing assigned close activities, and preparing financial reports. The role executes and monitors key accounting processes, partners with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve discrepancies, supports audits, and helps maintain compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, internal controls, and company policies.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports, ensuring completeness and accuracy
• Perform account reconciliations, including bank, accounts payable, and accounts receivable reconciliations, and resolve identified discrepancies
• Prepare and post journal entries and maintain an accurate and current general ledger
• Review, classify, and record expenses in accordance with company policies and applicable budget guidelines
• Oversee key accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, accruals, and prepaid expenses
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and providing timely, accurate responses to requests
• Monitor accounting activities for compliance with GAAP, SOX requirements, internal controls, and established company procedures
• Identify and recommend process improvements that strengthen controls and increase the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, & SKILLS

Required Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• 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 and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, or GAAP, and a strong understanding of Sarbanes Oxley compliance processes, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements
• Strong organizational, time management, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and partner effectively across teams
• High degree of accuracy and analytical ability, including the ability to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve accounting discrepancies and process inefficiencies

Preferred Experience, Qualifications, and Skills

• 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