Accounting Senior

Joby Aviation • Santa Cruz, CA

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About The Position

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. Since 2009, our team has worked steadily to make this dream a reality. We’ve designed and tested many generations of prototype aircraft capable of serving in a network of electric air taxis. We’re looking for talented, committed individuals to join our team as we push onward toward certifying the Joby aircraft, scaling our manufacturing, and launching our initial commercial service. Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and driven Accounting Senior to join our growing Finance & Accounting team. This position plays a key role in the integrity and accuracy of our financial reporting, supporting both U.S. and international operations. The ideal candidate has a strong accounting foundation, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings a proactive approach to problem-solving. This job is based out of one of Joby’s California locations in San Carlos, Santa Cruz, or Marina.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience; public accounting or corporate accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., D365, NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and timeliness.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or similar certification (CMA, CFA, etc.) or progress toward certification designation.
• Systems experience with ERPs and proficiency with following software: D365, Workiva, LeaseQuery, & Navan.
• Experience with multi-entity, international, or manufacturing operations.
• Familiarity with intercompany transactions and consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support month-end close activities including credit cards, AR, leases, prepaids, & general accruals, by preparing journal entries in D365 (Joby’s ERP), account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Monitor and perform intercompany reconciliations and eliminations as part of consolidation process.
• Assist with uploading foreign subsidiary monthly activity and performing flux analyses to ensure reasonableness and accuracy.
• Manage company leases in LeaseQuery software including adding new leases and amendments and record related journal entries under ASC 842.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, responding to SOX and audit requests, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.
• Complete ad hoc accounting tasks, such as accounts payable support, credit card transaction resolution within Navan, and expense classification at month-end.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams (e.g., Procurement, Legal, FP&A) to ensure proper accounting treatment and documentation of business activities.
• Participate in ongoing process improvements and system enhancements to support scalability and efficiency.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of U.S. GAAP and relevant international accounting standards.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance on accounting & procure-to-pay processes and controls.

Benefits

• Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees