Antora Energy is electrifying heavy industry with zero-carbon heat and power. We make it possible and profitable to fully rely on renewable energy for industrial processes.
Antora Energy's thermal energy storage soaks up excess solar and wind electricity and uses it to heat blocks of carbon so they glow like inside a toaster. This thermal energy is then delivered to customers as electricity or industrial process heat up to 1500°C, on demand. In short, Antora Energy turns sunshine and wind into 24/7 heat and power, cheaper than fossil fuels.
Our future hinges on heavy industry. Antora Energy’s technology eliminates the need to burn fossil fuels for industrial heat and power, the biggest source of greenhouse gasses on earth.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. Join our team and do the most fulfilling and impactful work of your life on climate change.
Antora builds and deploys thermal batteries to power always-on industrial operations with low-cost energy. Factory-built in the United States, Antora’s modular thermal batteries deliver reliable heat and power, enabling industrial facilities of any size to decarbonize predictably and profitably. Antora is electrifying global industry while supporting U.S. manufacturing jobs, lowering costs for energy consumers, and enhancing the competitiveness of American industry.
We are growing our company with people who put team and mission first, value connection through laughter and joy, and build with humility and openness. We are committed to continue building a diverse, passionate, and creative team dedicated to a future where every industrial facility, everywhere on earth, is powered by abundant, clean, low-cost energy.
Position summary
We are seeking a Senior Revenue General Ledger Accountant (CPA) to lead revenue recognition and general ledger accounting for our rapidly growing renewable energy manufacturing business. This role is ideal for a technically savvy accountant with deep expertise in ASC 606 and complex contract interpretation in environments with variable interest entities (VIEs). You will ensure revenue recognition accuracy for novel, first-of-a-kind (FOAK) products while driving scalable processes in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Interpret complex customer contracts to determine performance obligations and ensure proper revenue recognition under ASC 606 and ASC 842.
- Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for revenue, cost of goods sold, and other GL transactions.
- Draft and document technical accounting memos on revenue recognition, VIEs, leases, and clean energy tax incentives.
- Partner with business development and cross-functional teams to streamline and enable scaling for invoicing, collections, and billing processes
- Establish and scale systematic processes for invoicing, receivables, cash applications, and indirect taxes.
- Collaborate cross-functionally (Operations, Production, Logistics, Accounts Payable) to ensure accurate and timely accounting.
- Support external audits and ad hoc financial analysis.
- Drive process improvements and ERP system enhancements within NetSuite.
Required Qualifications
- CPA license (active).
- 8+ years of progressive experience in revenue and GL accounting for manufacturing companies (ideally in the renewable energy sector)
- Proven expertise in ASC 606 revenue recognition for complex, multi-element contracts.
Experience with variable interest entities (VIEs) and interpreting technical contracts for accounting purposes.
- Advanced proficiency in NetSuite and MS Excel
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics (or equivalent experience).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a first-of-a-kind (FOAK) renewable energy product/manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP as applied in manufacturing.
- Track record of implementing scalable accounting processes in high-growth companies.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical accounting into clear operational processes that can be used by cross-functional teams
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in ambiguity.
Work Location: Onsite - San Jose, CA
Salary Range: $157,000 USD - $175,000 USD
Salary Basis: Annual
Please note that the salary range listed above reflects Antora Energy's estimated pay for this position in the San Francisco Bay Area. The actual salary offered will be within the posted range and determined based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's experiences, credentials and expertise, as they pertain to the position's requirements.
In addition to a competitive base salary, Antora Energy’s Total Rewards program includes equity compensation in the form of stock options, a premium health benefits package with life and disability insurance, a 401K plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, and an industry leading paid-time-off policy that features flexible and inclusive holiday observance, as well as paid volunteer time off.
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