Senior Accountant

Sea Machines Robotics; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

Sea Machines Robotics is seeking a highly organized Senior Accountant in Boston for day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting. You will reconcile accounts, maintain the GL, and support audits and tax preparation in a fast-paced startup environment.

You will collaborate with departments to monitor budgets, assist with forecasting, and improve processes. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and experience with ERP systems like

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as QuickBooks (preferred).
• Experience supporting audits and tax preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners during audits and filings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and provide financial guidance.
• Assist with purchasing, procurement, and expense management processes.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives (ERP and software integration, systems improvement).

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Audits support

Multi-tasking

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Sea Machines Robotics Sea Machines is a fast-growing startup specializing in autonomous technology for marine vessels. The world’s oceans convey 90% of global commerce. We’re applying practical A.I. to disrupt the massive marine and maritime transportation market. Our tech provides ships and workboats the intelligence to operate autonomously and remotely, and which increases safety for maritime crews, and radically improves operator productivity. www.sea-machines.com

Job Summary

We’re looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to help keep our financial operations running smoothly. In this role, you’ll be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, maintaining accurate financial records, reconciling accounts, and supporting monthly and annual financial close processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and enjoys improving processes while working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining supporting schedules (fixed assets, accruals, etc)
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and provide recommendations to management.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Prepare and file sales tax and other regulatory filings as required.
• Support coordination with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners during audits and annual filings.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and applicable regulations.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and provide financial guidance.
• Assist with purchasing, procurement, and expense management processes.
• Participate in special projects, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives to support company growth. (ERP and software integration, systems improvement, etc.)

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems such as QuickBooks (preferred)
• Experience supporting audits and tax preparation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Job Type

Full-time, hybrid in-office position in a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance