Senior Accountant | Finance

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.
We seek a motivated Senior Accountant to join our team and support our corporate accounting function. This role is crucial for managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, and ensuring accurate compilation and reporting of accounting data. You will liaise between the company and external parties, maintain reliable documentation, and manage transactions within our accounting systems. Additionally, you will prepare and analyze financial reports, create journal entries, and reconcile ledger accounts.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Financial Data Analysis: Analyze a wide range of transaction data, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, time billing, Payroll, General Ledger, tax payments, and inventory movement.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing detailed financial information, including monthly and quarterly financial reports, weekly forecasts for the Management Team, and ad hoc reports as needed.
• Month-End and Quarterly Close: Post journal entries for month-end and quarterly close processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Account Reconciliation: Reconcile general ledger accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Audit Support: Aid the Accounting Manager with annual financial audits by serving as the liaison with auditors.
• Cross-Departmental Support: Provide support to various departments with transaction data and accounting summaries.
• Special Projects: Assist with special financial projects on an ad hoc basis.
• Variance Analysis: Perform variance analysis on account balances to identify trends and discrepancies.

Minimum Qualifications we are seeking:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting or a similar work environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word, with experience in accounting software. Familiarity with Google G-Suite (Drive, Mail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Charts, Hangouts), Slack, and application lifecycle.
• Familiarity with relevant accounting standards such as ASC 842 (Leases), ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 718 (Compensation—Stock Compensation), and ASC 360 (Property, Plant, and Equipment).
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Above and Beyond Qualifications that will distinguish you:

• CPA License
• SOX experience
• Experience with large-scale ERP systems (PLEX, Oracle, SAP, etc.)
• Background in cost accounting experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
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We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We don't tolerate discrimination of any kind in our hiring process or workplace.
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