Senior Accountant

Spotter Labs

Senior Accountant managing accounting functions at a fast-growing trucking startup. Ensuring technical accuracy and audit readiness during a pivotal growth period.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in GAAP and specialized accounting practices, particularly in Lease Accounting (ASC 842), while effectively managing financial risks and ensuring compliance through meticulous oversight of accounting functions and internal controls.

Highest-signal resume keywords

US GAAP ExpertiseLease Accounting (ASC 842)Advanced Microsoft Excel ProficiencyCPA or CIA DesignationQuickBooks Online Experience

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Hard Skills

Lease AccountingFinancial AnalysisComplex Transaction ReviewCapitalization PoliciesAudit PreparationFinancial Risk AssessmentInternal Control ImprovementAsset ManagementTechnical DocumentationAccrual Methodologies

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent WorkCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineNetSuiteMicrosoft Excel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACIA

Industry Keywords

Right-of-Use AssetsLease LiabilitiesPPE AccountingImpairment ConsiderationsFixed Asset RegisterReconciliation StandardsCut-off ProceduresSoftware Migration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Anchor the accounting function during a pivotal period of growth and transformation
Technical GAAP & Specialized Accounting Lease Accounting (ASC 842)
Take full ownership of the review and ongoing management of Right-of-Use (ROU) assets and lease liabilities
Oversee PPE accounting, refine and enforce capitalization policies, manage asset disposals, evaluate impairment considerations, and ensure the fixed asset register is flawlessly maintained
Review complex transactions, contract assessments, and financing arrangements
Partner with leadership to strengthen accrual methodologies and enforce cut-off procedures
Establish and enforce elevated reconciliation standards and design stronger review controls
Prepare detailed audit schedules, reports, and technical documentation for review by management and external auditors
Active partner in the upcoming software migration
Continually assess financial risk, investigate discrepancies, and implement improvements to internal control systems to prevent errors and fraud.

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 related field is required
CPA or CIA designation is highly preferred
Proven experience as a Senior Accountant, Financial Auditor, or Assistant Controller with deep, hands-on 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
Ability to work independently, manage shifting timelines, and thrive in a fully remote environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of educating staff on policies and presenting clear findings to external auditors and leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements