Technical Accountant

Spotter Labs

Senior Technical Accountant anchoring the accounting function at fast growing trucking startup. Partnering with leadership to ensure technical accuracy and audit readiness in a fully remote environment.

Posted 6/27/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Anchor accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation
Take full ownership of the review and ongoing management of Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
Ensure all documentation is robust and audit-ready
Oversee PPE accounting, refine and enforce capitalization policies
Manage asset disposals, evaluate impairment considerations
Review complex transactions, contract assessments, and financing arrangements
Partner with leadership to strengthen accrual methodologies
Establish and enforce elevated reconciliation standards
Prepare detailed audit schedules, reports, and technical documentation for review by management and external auditors
Actively partner in upcoming software migration and redesign workflows

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Required experience with QuickBooks Online
Experience with NetSuite is preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required
CPA or CIA designation is highly preferred
Proven experience as a Senior Accountant, Financial Auditor, or Assistant Controller with deep expertise in US GAAP, specifically including ASC 842 and complex capitalization policies
Exceptional analytical skills with a proven ability to interpret complex financial data and apply high-level accounting judgment
Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of educating staff on policies and presenting clear findings to external auditors and leadership

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work environment
Diverse pool of co-workers from all around the world

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft ExcelQuickBooks OnlineNetSuiteUS GAAPASC 842capitalization policiesfinancial data analysisaudit preparationreconciliation standardslease accounting

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailwritten communicationverbal communicationeducational skillsleadership partnershipjudgmentcollaborationworkflow redesign

Certifications

CPACIA