Senior Accountant

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance and Accounting team. We need a motivated individual to deliver accurate accounting information and value-added reporting to multiple departments of the Company. This position will work cross-functionally with other groups when making inquiries and obtaining support needed for monthly reporting. This position provides a unique opportunity to have a hybrid role with accounting responsibilities (monthly close) as well as finance responsibilities (budgeting and forecasting). 

Responsibilities

• Manage Fixed Assets records and compare to the Capital Expenditure Budget
• Manage fixed asset transactions including CIP, capitalization, depreciation, transfers and disposals
• Manage vendor advance and vendor deposit accounts
• Prepare monthly reports, including fixed asset rollforward and CapEx budget vs actual
• Manage inventory records
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to ensure proper tracking of inventory (receipts, shipments, book-to-physical, cost accounting, disposals, etc)
• Perform monthly close of spares inventory and aircraft in production
• Manage lease accounting
• Ensure all leases are accounted for under ASC 842
• Prepare monthly lease summary reports
• Partner with the Facilities and Manufacturing departments as the senior financial analyst
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes for the Facilities and Manufacturing departments
• Analyze budget-to-actual comparison monthly and present monthly to the Head of Facilities, VP of Manufacturing and Controller
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare journal entries as needed (e.g. prepaid assets and accrued liabilities)
• Create well-documented workpapers and supporting schedules
• Assist in implementation of new policies and procedures
• Be an active and supporting team member of the Finance and Accounting department and collaborate across operating functions
• Prepare regular and ad-hoc reports for financial statements and budgets to be distributed throughout the organization
• Assist with annual tax compliance and preparation/coordination of annual financial audits

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Strong Accounting background with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize appropriately, and handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Highly-organized and strong attention-to-detail
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills to effectively present to and engage with a wide range of audiences
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and business partnering skills
• Strong computer skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desired

• Experience with Netsuite and SAP a strong plus
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• CPA license (or pursuing)

We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance (company pays 100% of employee premium), alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 10 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching (no vesting period), commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, gym membership subsidies, snacks, drinks, fruits, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and many more.
In order to protect the health and safety of all Wisk employees in the workplace, we are requiring that all employees receive an FDA-authorized vaccination against COVID-19 prior to physically returning to Wisk’s U.S. offices. Exceptions/accommodations are considered for employees with disabilities or sincerely-held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from being vaccinated against COVID-19.
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.