Staff Accountant

Bird is on a mission to bring environmentally friendly transportation to everyone. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by reducing gas-powered car usage, lowering carbon emissions, and improving the safety of all road users.

We are relentless in our pursuit of better—for our riders, for our partners, for our employees, and for future generations. Our award winning electric vehicles help millions of riders take carbon-free trips in more than 300 cities globally. And our teams push boundaries and challenge the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Who is Bird

Bird is a global team guided by a shared vision: to make cities more livable through safe, sustainable electric mobility. From our first e-scooter ride in 2017 to the thousands of rides taking place every day, our passionate team and award winning custom vehicles have helped riders complete hundreds of millions of carbon-free trips in more than 250 cities around the world. And we're just getting started.

The Staff Accountant will be part of the core accounting group. The Staff Accountant will record journal entries, help with the day-to-day accounting, and will perform various monthly and quarterly reconciliations. This person will also help with various financial audits and the preparation of financial statements and SEC filing documents.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across multiple currencies
• Reconcile vendor payments and credit card transactions
• Prepare and maintain amortization schedules for prepaid accounts and fixed assets
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for period end close
• Review accounts payable and accounts receivable for any discrepancies
• Assist in various financial audits and reviews
• Assist with special projects and perform additional duties as requested

Requirements

• Previous experience managing a team of specialists and passion about seeing others grow through coaching, mentoring, and career development
• Knowledge of core programs 
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence others and collaborate with cross-functional partners
• 1+ year experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business or Finance required

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we’re constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare package, childcare support, pre-tax spending accounts, mental health resources, a work from home stipend, a wellness stipend, and a whole host of other out of the box benefits that meet you where you are.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives —encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

Sound like a place you’d like to work? Sweet. Let’s chat.