Senior Accountant

Nitricity•San Francisco, CA

5d•$95,000 - $115,000

About The Position

We are a pre-production fertilizer manufacturer preparing for our first plant commissioning and commercial launch. As our Senior Accountant, you will own the monthly close end-to-end and bring structure to cost accounting, cash management, and financial planning as we move into production. This role blends hands-on bookkeeping and cost accounting work with strategic financial planning and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Demonstrated ability to both perform hands-on bookkeeping and think strategically about financial planning and reporting
Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and GAAP
Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP); strong Excel skills

Nice To Haves

CPA designation (active or eligible)
Experience in a startup, pre-revenue, or early-stage manufacturing environment
Familiarity with agricultural inputs, chemicals, or commodity-based businesses
Experience implementing or transitioning accounting systems
Exposure to partnering with operations teams on budgeting or FP&A

Responsibilities

Own assigned month-end close tasks (specific GL areas, departmental accruals).
Run budget vs actuals reporting; investigate and explain variances to function partner.
Support audit prep - gather schedules, reconcile to GL, respond to auditor PBC list.
Build basic financial model (project ROI, capex justification, departmental P&L).
Drive process improvements in close cycle, AP/AR, expense management.
Run ad-hoc analyses for management.