Staff Accountant

Evolv Technologies Holdings•Waltham, MA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Elevator Pitch Evolv is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the integrity and accuracy of our accounting records. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career—ideally with up to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably including time at a Big 4 or public company—to join a high-growth organization and build a solid foundation in financial reporting and compliance. At Evolv, we use AI-powered security technology to help organizations create safer spaces for people to live, work, learn, and play. As a Staff Accountant, your sharp attention to detail, willingness to learn, and team-first mindset will directly support our financial reporting and compliance efforts—and contribute to a mission that matters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
Up to 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience.
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company preferred.

Nice To Haves

Big 4 or public company experience.
NetSuite experience.
CPA or CPA track.
Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits.

Responsibilities

Understand the organizational structure and your responsibilities within Evolv.
Build relationships within the Accounting team and key internal partners.
Understand Evolv’s accounting policies, processes, systems (NetSuite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline), and internal controls.
Take ownership of month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
Ensure timely execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and contribute to remediating any material weaknesses.
Assist in researching technical accounting matters, such as new accounting standards and business transactions.
Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q/K, Proxy Statement, 8-K, and others.
Contribute to ad hoc projects and deepen your understanding of team roles and responsibilities.
Demonstrate a strong grasp of Evolv’s SOX control framework, with full remediation of material weaknesses in your area.
Lead technical accounting research and clearly communicate findings across the business.
Help accelerate close timelines and improve reporting accuracy.
Provide guidance and mentorship to peers, sharing your technical knowledge and promoting a collaborative team culture.
Confidently respond to auditor inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit.
Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset—actively identifying opportunities to improve processes.
Manage core accounts and financial processes.
Take ownership of key financial areas, including Equity, Inventory, and SOX compliance.
Help identify tools and solutions to remediate any material weaknesses.
Work closely with cross-functional partners to streamline close processes and deliver timely, accurate reports.
Ensure all account reconciliations are completed on time and with precision, bringing transparency and integrity to our reporting.