Senior Accountant

About R-Zero
R-Zero is a workplace intelligence platform that delivers real-time insights on how to optimize indoor spaces and buildings to improve workforce productivity, right-size real estate portfolios, and create operational efficiencies, including reducing energy costs. R-Zero's industry-leading risk model recommends mobile and autonomous UV disinfection where risk is high, to achieve effectiveness while reducing chemical usage and waste, and reducing carbon emissions to achieve sustainability goals. R-Zero's platform is instantly accessible, easy to use, and scalable across every kind of space, enabling health systems, commercial real estate, cities, public services, and educational systems to prepare today's buildings to meet tomorrow's challenges. Learn more at www.rzero.com
R-Zero is on a mission to deliver a better future for all via safer, healthier, shared indoor environments. Working here means you'll help create a new category-one that bridges science, public health, and technology. You'll ask why and achieve new outcomes, developing skills beyond your existing scope of expertise. You'll join a diverse team of forward-thinkers, collaborating on work that will shape the future of human health. No playbook exists for the problems we are solving, but our science-based approach and revolutionary technology ensure that together, we will change the world.
Role Overview
R-Zero seeks a motivated Senior Accountant to join our small, nimble finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting the financial operations of our dynamic and high-potential company. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and contribute to developing innovative solutions that drive our mission forward.
This is a hybrid work-location position, with a minimum of one to two days per week spent in our San Francisco and Menlo Park offices.
Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Assist in the preparation of various financial statements, such as balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement
• Oversee the accounts receivable processes, managing tasks including invoice processing, collections, and revenue recognition
• Oversee accounts payable functions, including processing vendor invoices, managing vendor payments, and ensuring timely issuance of 1099 forms
• Ensure compliance with state and local regulations while overseeing payroll and benefits administration.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting process, offering insights and suggestions to improve financial performance
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to streamline operations and bolster internal controls
• Assist in annual financial statement audit, preparing audit schedules & other audit requests, and interacting directly with external audit staff
• Utilize financial software systems (e.g., Netsuite, Stripe, Bill.com, Rippling/Deel, Salesforce) and tools (e.g., Excel) proficiently to manage financial data and reporting tasks efficiently
• Stay current on pertinent accounting standards, regulations, and best practices to ensure compliance and drive ongoing improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong background in accounting, coupled with prior audit experience and/or a demonstrated interest in technology or startup environments
• Hold a CPA credential or be actively pursuing CPA certification
• Have strong knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations; specifically with ASC 606
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and prior experience with financial software systems such as Netsuite
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to shifting priorities
• Detail-oriented with a firm commitment to accuracy and integrity

The salary range for this position will vary based on candidate level, experience, and location. The base salary for this position contemplates a range of $110,000 - $140,000. Certain roles may be eligible for incentive compensation, equity, and benefits. Proof of eligibility to work in the United States and a background check is required upon employment.
R-Zero's benefits program underscores our commitment to health equity and care for all people-including our employees. Some of these benefits include:

• Unlimited vacation, paid holidays
• Competitive total compensation with equity:
  • Competitive compensation-backed by market research and audited annually for pay disparities-is our baseline. In addition to competitive base bay, every member of our team receives equity. We believe shared ownership leads to shared success.
• Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one. We offer coverage for employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and their children.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for all genders
• 401(k) program starting on day one
• AD+D and life insurance

R-Zero is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive global work environment. We are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and do not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law, including the San Francisco's Fair Chance Ordinance.
Studies show that women and people of color tend not to apply for jobs if they don't meet every single qualification. We encourage you to apply-even if your experience doesn't perfectly align with every bullet point in the job description. You may be just the right candidate for this, or another opportunity.
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