Senior Staff Accountant
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Position Overview
We are seeking a Senior Staff Accountant to lead key accounting functions for the corporate and U.S. operations of Blink Charging, a US publicly traded company. This role is ideal for an experienced, technically strong accountant with deep GL expertise, proven month-end close leadership, and specialized knowledge in equity awards accounting and administration.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes full ownership of complex accounting areas, mentors junior staff, and is ready to contribute strategically to a growing public-company finance organization.
Here's What You'll Do:
- Own and execute complex monthly journal entries (accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, intercompany) with minimal supervision.
- Lead balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Drive the month-end and quarter-end close process for assigned areas, identifying and resolving issues proactively.
- Lead financial statement preparation and serve as primary liaison with external auditors for assigned areas.
- Own equity awards accounting and administration, including ASC 718 compliance, stock-based compensation entries, grant tracking, and coordination with HR, Legal, and external providers.
- Ensure full compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal controls; identify and remediate control gaps.
- Drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation, systems, and efficiency across the accounting function.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to Staff Accountant II and III team members.
- Participate in special projects, system implementations, and cross-functional initiatives as needed.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus.
- 3–5+ years of general ledger accounting experience, with significant time in a corporate public company environment and Big 4 or top-tier public accounting firm background.
- Deep understanding of GAAP, including technical accounting topics.
- Proven track record of owning month-end close, reconciliations, and technical accounting areas.
- Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, macros, data analysis).
- Strong experience with ERP systems (NetSuite highly preferred); ability to optimize system usage.
- AI-first mindset, savvy in AI tools utilization.
- Exceptional attention to detail with proven ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
- Highly self-directed with demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Good understanding of public-company reporting and SOX compliance requirements.
- Strategic mindset with passion for improving processes and developing talent.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Senior Staff Accountant will lead key accounting functions, including month-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and equity awards administration. They will also mentor junior staff, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX, and drive continuous process improvements.
Requirements
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and 3-5+ years of general ledger experience in a public company environment. Proficiency in NetSuite, advanced Excel skills, and a strong understanding of technical accounting and internal controls are required.
Skills
- General Ledger Accounting
- Month-end Close
- Equity Awards Accounting
- ASC 718
- U.S. GAAP
- SOX Compliance
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Data Analysis
- Mentorship
- Internal Controls
- Reconciliations
- Process Improvement
- Public Company Reporting
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Senior Staff Accountant
- General Ledger
- Month-end Close
- Equity Awards
- ASC 718
- U.S. GAAP
- SOX
- NetSuite
- Excel
- Financial Reporting
- Internal Controls
- Reconciliations
- Public Company
- Accounting
- Finance
- CPA
- Process Improvement
- Mentorship
- Data Analysis
- Corporate Accounting