Senior Accountant

Number of employees

400

Ames, IA, United States

Posted on: 2023-06-12

Category: agritech

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Employment type:

Full time

Experience required:

Senior

Salary

Salary not provided

About the company:

Pivot Bio is the leading nitrogen innovator providing farmers and the world with a better nitrogen for improved productivity and sustainability

About Pivot Bio:  

Fueled by an innovative drive and a deep understanding of the soil microbiome, Pivot Bio is pioneering game-changing advances in agriculture. Our products harness the power of naturally occurring microbes to provide nutrients to crops and new sustainable ways for farmers to reduce the usage of synthetic fertilizers as they work to help feed the world’s growing population.

Read/Hear more about Pivot Bio on Forbes or PBS News Hour. 

Position:  Senior Accountant  

Location: Hybrid within Ames, IA (at least 2 days in the office per week) 

We are looking for a collaborative and process driven individual to join our growing finance team at Pivot Bio. As a Senior Accountant, you have in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, proficiency in accounting systems, and strong motivation to contribute to the achievement of an efficient monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting process. You pay great attention to detail and the ability to deliver results under deadlines as well as working effectively cross-functionally in a rapidly changing environment.  

 Responsibilities:  

  • Record, analyze and interpret financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. 
  • Participate in month-end close, creating and posting journal entries, performing account reconciliations while meeting all required reporting deadlines within designated areas of focus, which will include bank and credit card reconciliation, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accruals, leases, cash application and other. 
  • Prepare fluctuation analysis for the income statement and balance sheet in a timely manner. 
  • Liaise with FP&A and business partners to generate, record, reconcile, and maintain accrual balances and assist with monthly flux analysis.
  • Develop, implement, and document new policies and procedures to enhance the workflow of the department and the company.
  • Support annual audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor questions and requests.
  • Ensure compliance with related internal control policies in a SOX environment.
  • Special projects and analyses as needed. 

 Physical Demands:  

  • Job will involve mostly office and computer-based work  
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers 
  • Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing 
  • Communicating with others to exchange information   

 Qualifications and Experience:   

  • BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance 
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial auditing, accounting, finance operations, or related experience (public accounting experience or CPA a plus) 
  • Advanced Excel skills 
  • Heavy Fixed Assets experience
  • NetSuite experience is required
  • Floqast, and Expensify experience is highly desired
  • Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated track record for building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization. 
 

*Must be authorized to work in the United States  

What we offer: 

  • Competitive package in a disruptive startup 
  • Stock options 
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance with employer-paid premiums 
  • Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability policies 
  • Employee Assistance Program with free referrals and discounts 
  • 401(k) plan, 3% Match 
  • Commuter benefits 
  • Annual Training & Development support 
  • Flexible vacation policy with a generous holiday schedule 
  • Exciting opportunity to work with a talented and fun team
All remote positions and those not located in our Berkeley, Hayward or Boston locations are paid based on National Benchmark data.  Following employment, growth beyond the hiring range is possible based on performance.
Hiring Compensation Range
$80,000$98,000 USD

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