Senior Accountant (Contract to Hire) Mountain View, CA

Gatik Al, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 75,768 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

Gatik Al, Inc. is seeking a Senior Accountant to manage the company's general ledger and oversee financial operations in Mountain View, CA. This role entails ensuring compliance with GAAP and leading the monthly close processes.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and a strong background in US GAAP. Enjoy a fast-paced work environment focused on innovation in autonomous logistics.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in US GAAP and SEC standards.
• Experience with Netsuite or similar mid-market ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Monthly Close: Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP.
• Perform quarterly and yearly Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss flux analyses.
• Monitor and reconcile daily cash transactions.

Skills

US GAAP

General Ledger management

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Netsuite

Job description

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation.

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations.

About the role

We're seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This is a high-impact role with primary responsibility for managing the company’s general ledger and the financial system. You will be a driving force behind the monthly and quarterly close processes, with a specific focus on maintaining rigorous controls over cash reconciliations and asset schedules. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a fast-growing environment and possesses the technical expertise to handle complex GAAP requirements.

This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Mountain View, CA office!

What you’ll do

• Lead the Monthly Close: Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and delivered in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Perform quarterly and yearly Balance Sheet (BS) and Profit & Loss (PL) flux analyses to explain variances and trends.
• Daily Reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring all bank activity is accurately mirrored in Netsuite.
• Monthly Bank Reconciliations: Complete formal monthly bank reconciliations for all operating accounts, resolving any discrepancies immediately.
• Cash Forecasting: Conduct regular cash forecasting to ensure liquidity for operations.
• Prepaid Expenses: Record and manage the full lifecycle of prepaid expenses. Maintain detailed amortization schedules and post monthly adjusting journal entries to the GL.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare comprehensive reconciliations for fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and prepaids, ensuring all work papers are audit-ready.
• Expense Compliance: Review and process employee expense reports via Concur, ensuring adherence to company policy.
• Tax Filings: Manage the execution of tax filings, including Sales & Use tax, property tax, and required local filings.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in US GAAP and SEC standards. Hands-on experience with General Ledger management and audit work paper preparation.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) required. Experience with Netsuite or similar mid‑market ERPs is highly desirable.
• Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Preferred: Public accounting experience, CPA certification, and some cost accounting or international consolidation experience.

Salary Range - $55/hr - $75/hr

Equal Employment Opportunity

We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any legally protected status.