Senior Accountant

May Mobility is transforming cities through autonomous technology to create a safer, greener, more accessible world. Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, May develops and deploys autonomous vehicles (AVs) powered by our innovative Multi-Policy Decision Making (MPDM) technology that literally reimagines the way AVs think.

Our vehicles do more than just drive themselves - they provide value to communities, bridge public transit gaps and move people where they need to go safely, easily and with a lot more fun. We’re building the world’s best autonomy system to reimagine transit by minimizing congestion, expanding access and encouraging...

May Mobility is entering an exciting phase of growth and our team is expanding quickly. We are looking for a Senior Accountant to add to our Finance team. We are looking for a candidate that can build new processes, maximize the use of our ERP system, and work cross-functionally. This role reports to the Accounting ...

Review accounts for discrepancies and reconcile differences through proper documentation to ensure integrity of accounting information
Research unique transactions and demonstrate the ability to independently determine proper accounting treatment and considerations
Prepare and manage month end close accruals, adjusting journal entries, and account reconciliations and ability to present the results to management
Partner directly with vendors as part of monthly invoicing coordination and onboarding of new vendors as needed
Demonstrate working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes to provide cross-functional support to those functions. 
Collaborate and plan with supply chain and engineering teams to ensure proper inventory and bill of materials tracking for  vehicle builds
Assist the Accounting team with financial statement preparation and audits, including preparation of footnote disclosures, related support and tie out support
Demonstrate an understanding of accounting standards (specifically ASC 606) to come to an accounting treatment and ability to document and present such conclusions to the Accounting Manager
Demonstrate an independent understanding of Company’s expense policies and ability to manage and coordinate with employees to uphold compliance and reporting
Provide creative alternatives and recommendations to reduce costs and improve financial performance
Support new system implementations and internal controls documentation as needed
Provide analytical, forecasting, reporting, and project support to the Accounting Manager  and other Finance team members
Other duties as assigned

Success in this role typically requires the following competencies:
Impeccable discretion and integrity when handling confidential or sensitive information
Ability to understand and relate to the agile startup and engineering mindset
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong attention to detail and highly-organized
Ability to multitask and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast-paced work environment
Passionate about self-driving cars and their impact on the world

 
Candidates most successful in this role typically hold the following qualifications or comparable knowledge or experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field 
4+ years working in corporate finance or public accounting
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Exceptional problem-solving skills
Strong analytical and data mining skills
Strong working knowledge of Excel 
Excellent attention to detail
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
Ability to diplomatically approach team members to discuss sensitive financial matters
Ability to use professional judgment to escalate matters when necessary
Flexibility and ability to display sound judgment while operating in a fast-paced environment
MBA or Master of Accounting
CPA preferred
NetSuite experience
Inventory and Fixed Asset experience
Experience using Google Suite
Standard office working conditions which includes but is not limited to:
Prolonged sitting
Prolonged standing
Prolonged computer use
Travel required? -  Minimal: 1%-10%
Benefits and Perks
Comprehensive healthcare suite including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability plans. Domestic partners who have been residing together at least one year are also eligible to participate. 
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Healthcare and Dependent Care Accounts available.
Rich retirement benefits, including an immediately vested employer safe harbor match.
Generous paid parental leave as well as a phased return to work. 
Flexible vacation policy in addition to paid company holidays.
Total Wellness Program providing numerous resources for overall wellbeing   
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and/or people of color are less likely to apply to a job unless they meet every qualification. At May Mobility, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your previous experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may be the perfect candidate for this or another role at May.
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