Senior Accountant

Chargie; Culver City (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Growth-oriented environment with development opportunities

Job summary

Chargie, located in Culver City, CA, is looking for a detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support our Finance & Accounting team. The ideal candidate will maintain accurate financial reporting, manage key accounting processes, and contribute to operational efficiency in a collaborative environment.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. Join Chargie to play a vital role in our fast-paced startup focused on electric vehicle solutions.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Experience in preparing monthly revenue journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of work‑in‑progress, cost of goods sold, and project margin reporting.
• Prepare cash journal entries and perform reconciliations.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations to support accuracy and compliance.

Skills

GAAP understanding

Accounting systems proficiency

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation or progress toward CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Job Type: Full‑time

Department: Finance & Accounting

Title: Senior Accountant

Reports to: SVP, Finance & Accounting

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000 DOE

Location: Culver City, CA

Strategic Imperative

Chargie is a leading provider of intelligent, intuitive, and reliable electric vehicle charging solutions for modern commercial buildings, multifamily communities, and the growing number of EV drivers. Our vision is to create infrastructure that powers communities in the all‑electric future. We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our team and play a key role in a fast‑paced startup environment. If you're passionate about the EV revolution, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today to join Chargie and contribute to building a sustainable future.

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance & Accounting team. This role is essential to maintaining accurate financial reporting, overseeing key accounting processes, and supporting operational efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, a proactive approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Cost Accounting

• Maintain the accuracy of work‑in‑progress (WIP), cost of goods sold (COGS), and project margin reporting.
• Review and transfer project costs from WIP to COGS for activated projects.

Billing and Revenue

• Prepare and record monthly revenue journal entries.
• Issue invoices for cash‑based projects.

Cash Management

• Prepare cash journal entries and perform related reconciliations.

Inventory and Fixed Assets

• Reconcile inventory counts and adjust balances as needed.
• Maintain the fixed asset schedule for newly acquired assets and record depreciation entries.
• Update prepaid amortization schedules and prepare related journal entries.
• Capitalize and amortize software development costs in accordance with company policy.

Credit Card and Prepaid Transactions

• Review, record, and reconcile credit card transactions, including Amex and Mastercard activity.

Accounts Payable

• Monitor the AP inbox and verify the accuracy of uploaded bills.

Account Reconciliations

• Perform monthly account reconciliations to support accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation or progress toward a CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel; NetSuite experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow‑through.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to contribute to a range of accounting and operational initiatives while partnering with cross‑functional teams.
• A growth‑oriented environment with meaningful opportunities for development and advancement.

Requirements

• Physical Ability: Sit up to 5 hours per day, Stand up to 5 hours per day, Lift, carry, push up to 25 lbs.

Ability to listen, read, organize thoughts, analyze, and communicate (both in verbal and written form, in English, in a concise and professional manner).

Ability to type on a keyboard and utilize the computer work tools constantly and with proficiency (specifically the MS Office Suite).

Timely communication and responsiveness to peers and management.

Regular and consistent attendance to work and meetings.

Ability to receive and offer feedback in a professional and positive manner.

Adherence to company policy and behavior in accordance with our values and norms.

Salary Description

$95,000–$105,000 DOE