Senior Staff Accountant

Beam Global; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Beam Global is seeking a hands-on self-starter Accountant for our San Diego headquarters. This full-time, exempt, on-site role reports to the Accounting Manager and supports the finance team across general ledger, payables/receivables, payroll, and compliance.

Responsibilities include maintaining journal entries, monthly reconciliations, tax workpapers, and cross-functional cost controls with Sales, Production, and Engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 2–5 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience in a public company environment preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP software (NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Maintain general ledger by verifying, allocating, and entering journal entries.
• Manage accounts receivable and apply customer payments, and follow up on past‑due accounts.
• Process bi‑weekly payroll with ADP for approximately 50 employees.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations at month‑end.
• Prepare workpapers and schedules for audit and compliance.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

Job description

Beam Global , www.beamforall.com , NASDAQ BEEM, is a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for energy storage and security, electrification of mobility, and smart city infrastructure. Beam Global invents and manufactures in San Diego, CA; Yuma, AZ; Chicago, IL; Belgrade and Kraljevo, Serbia; and has an office in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

We are looking for a hands-on self-starter in our San Diego headquarters.This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position. The position will report to the Accounting Manager.

Core Responsibilities

• General Ledger Management: Maintain the integrity of accounting data by verifying, allocating, and entering journal entries.
• Accounts Receivable: Ensure timely invoicing to customers, accurate application of customer payments, and prompt follow-up on past-due accounts.
• Payroll: Process bi-weekly payroll with ADP software for approximately 50 employees.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform bank and account reconciliations at each month-end.
• Audit & Compliance: Prepare workpapers and schedules assigned. Ensure adherence to internal controls and legal regulations.
• Taxation: Prepare sales and use tax calculations and filings. Coordinate with external tax team to prepare workpapers for federal and state tax filings.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with accounting and other departments, such as Sales, Production, and Engineering, to meet manufacturing schedules and support cost control initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience: 2 to 5 years of progressive accounting experience with a strong understanding of US GAAP and internal controls. Experience working in a public company preferred.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros). Hands-on experience with large ERP accounting software, preferred NetSuite.

Beam Global offers a competitive salary (range $85k to $110k based on experience) and benefits (medical, dental, vision, Life, LTD, STD) package including three weeks’ vacation, ten holidays and an equity incentive plan. The 401(k) Plan has a Company match and immediate vesting.