Staff Accountant

Formic • San Francisco, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive. We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment. Backed by leading investors including Lux Capital, Initialized Capital, Blackhorn Ventures, and Mitsubishi HC Capital North America, Formic is scaling rapidly and building the foundation for a new era of high-performance, Made in America production. Formic’s Finance team enables disciplined growth across our Robotics-as-a-Service platform. The team oversees capital strategy, treasury, credit, financial operations, compliance, accounting, and investor engagement. As Formic scales nationally, Finance ensures capital is deployed intelligently, portfolio performance remains strong, and the company maintains long-term financial resilience. Finance operates at the center of strategy and execution. It connects operational performance to capital markets, aligns deployment velocity with balance sheet strength, and supports executive decision-making with rigorous financial insight.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Experience supporting financial audits, audit readiness, or external auditor requests
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including comfort working with supporting schedules and account reconciliations
• Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to completion
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems
• Experience improving close processes, accounting documentation, or audit support workflows
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with evolving systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Help respond to auditor requests and coordinate supporting materials across systems and stakeholders
• Support preparation for the 2026 audit cycle by helping create scalable, repeatable processes
• Support the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Help improve the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of close deliverables
• Support financial reporting activities - internal reporting schedules and management reporting support
• Help identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, open items, and process gaps
• Play an active role in maintenance cost reporting and tracking; driving initiatives for continuous improvement
• Partner with Supply Chain Manager to implement inventory (parts and assets) management processes.
• Collaborate on process improvements and operational excellence and complete quarterly inventory counts
• Assist with process improvements related to reconciliations, accruals, expense classification, close management, and documentation
• Create and maintain clear documentation for recurring accounting processes

Benefits

• Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors
• Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available
• Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most
• Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan
• Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup
• Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses
• Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed