Senior Accountant

Via Separations, Inc.•Watertown, MA

5d•$78,000 - $105,000

About The Position

Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. In 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort. We are passionate about transformative impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us! Role Description As the Senior Accounting Associate, you will own the Companyâs financial reporting and analysis functions, including interfacing with our external accounting team to close monthly financials, reconcile inventory, ensure timely tax compliance, and A/P and A/R management. This is an excellent opportunity for a change of pace from a traditional accounting role with significant team interaction, creative implementation, and optimizing purpose-driven processes. You will be vital in driving key processes to set the company up for growth and scale. If you have a knack for spotting discrepancies before they become problems and enjoy driving efficient financial processes, join us!

Requirements

Education: Bachelorâs degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred
Experience: 3â5 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally for manufacturing and/or services companies. CPA or public accounting experience is highly preferred.
You are goal-oriented, and energized by multitasking and prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
You are detail-oriented, love numbers, and thrive when conducting analyses
You love working on complex interdisciplinary projects with teams and deep diving into detailed financials and transactions. Youâre able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.
US Work Authorization is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience using Quickbooks Online, Bill.com, and Expensify preferred but not required
CPA or public accounting experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Drive the production of timely financial statements, ensuring data integrity and accuracy
Lead the team in the month end close and financial reporting process, overseeing daily accounting operations
Support financial audit process, including preparing financial analyses and schedules necessary for audit, and coordinating audit requests with team members
Manage government grant financial reporting
Support Viaâs purchasing processes, including invoice payment and expense reconciliation.
Oversee invoicing and the accounts receivable operations.
Support the optimization of existing financial platforms and migration(s) to other new platforms.
Collaborate across the team to draft organizational budgets, ensuring that organizational strategic priorities are properly funded.
Drive and optimize Viaâs purchasing processes, including invoice payment and expense reconciliation.