Senior Accountant

E-Space; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness care options

Paid holidays

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

E-Space is seeking a motivated Senior Accountant to join our startup finance team in Saratoga, CA. This role involves hands-on accounting duties such as month-end close, vendor management, and tax support. The ideal candidate will have experience in startup environments and be familiar with U.S. GAAP.

This full-time position offers a competitive salary of $115,000 - $125,000 and various benefits, including health care options, paid time off, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup, technology, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of month-end close processes.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries including payroll and fixed assets.
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice discrepancies.

Skills

Understanding of U.S. GAAP

Hands-on experience with NetSuite

Strong Excel skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

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

CPA candidate or active CPA license

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to join our growing startup finance team. This role offers broad exposure across general accounting, NetSuite, accounts payable, audit and tax support, and is ideal for a CPA candidate or licensed CPA looking to deepen hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

General Accounting & Month-End Close

• Participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, payroll, inventory, and fixed assets
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of variances
• Reconcile bank statements, cash‑in‑transit, and credit card statements
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting controls

NetSuite (Advanced Use)

• Perform daily accounting activities in NetSuite
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and related subledgers
• Use saved searches, standard reports, and dashboards to support analysis and close
• Assist with NetSuite enhancements, testing, and process improvements
• Support integration and use of NetSuite modules, including Accounts Payable, Inventory, and Manufacturing

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Review and process vendor invoices, ensuring proper PO, receipt, and invoice matching
• Ensure accurate coding, approvals, and posting in NetSuite
• Manage vendor relationships and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Support payment runs, including ACH, checks, and wire transfers
• Assist with annual 1099 preparation and reporting

Audit & Compliance Support

• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for external auditors
• Support internal controls, process documentation, and audit requests
• Support with federal, state, and local tax filings
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects as the company scales

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA candidate (actively pursuing) or active CPA license preferred
• 4‑6 years of accounting experience, preferably in a startup, technology, or manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and month‑end close processes
• Hands‑on experience with NetSuite (required); advanced users strongly preferred
• Experience with accounts payable, vendor management, and payment processing
• Inventory and COGS accounting experience is a plus
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, formulas); experience with Google Sheets a plus
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced startup environment
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross‑functionally

Nice to have

• Exposure to revenue recognition (ASC 606)
• Experience improving accounting processes or system implementations
• Prior public accounting experience

$115,000 - $125,000 a year

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga, CA location or Arlington, TX location.

We are not currently able to provide employment sponsorship for candidates who do not hold work authorization for the location of this role.

Benefits

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off