Senior Accountant

Bird is on a mission to bring environmentally friendly transportation to everyone. Our products, services, and people share one common goal: to make cities more livable by reducing gas-powered car usage, lowering carbon emissions, and improving the safety of all road users.

We are relentless in our pursuit of better-for our riders, for our partners, for our employees, and for future generations. Our award winning electric vehicles help millions of riders take carbon-free trips in more than 300 cities globally. And our teams push boundaries and challenge the status quo in pursuit of a brighter future.

Job Summary

As our business of changing the world through shared micro-mobility services continues to scale and consumers now begin searching for alternative modes of transportation with fewer crowds, we are seeking a full-time, Senior Accountant to join our accounting team! The Senior Accountant will be responsible for performing monthly and quarterly close activities and analysis for vehicles, fixed assets, prepayments, etc. Additionally, the Senior Accountant will reconcile related accounts, prepare related journal entries and reports for auditors and management. This position is a critical player in the company's month-end close process. This position is an individual contributor, reports to the Senior Accounting Manager, and will be part of a highly motivated and collaborative team!

Responsibilities

• Assist in 10K and 10Q filings for SEC reporting requirements
• Partner cross-functionally to develop, implement, improve, and execute financial and accounting processes and systems
• Prepare monthly workpapers and manage month end close deliverables
• Regularly maintain detailed reconciliations of vehicle accounts, spare parts accounts, and depreciation accounts amongst others.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+ years' experience in public accounting or 4+ years in accounting or a related field
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles such as landed cost, and depreciation.
• Able to remain flexible in a constantly changing environment, while demonstrating strong planning and prioritization skills
• Ability to manage your workload while also leading associate accountants.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Culture at Bird

We're an ambitious, smart and open-minded team that is passionate about our mission. Each day is unlike the last, as we're constantly moving forward, challenging each other, and working together to create the future of micro-mobility.

Perks up

We want people to succeed at Bird, so we give our teams plenty of time off to relax and recharge. We also offer a generous employer-paid healthcare package, childcare support, pre-tax spending accounts, mental health resources, a work from home stipend, a wellness stipend, and a whole host of other out of the box benefits that meet you where you are.

Bird is the world

Bird stands for a culture of inclusion. We celebrate different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives -encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We have a diverse environment that empowers our team to feel comfortable when they voice their opinions. For these reasons and more Bird is a proud equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome everyone regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetics, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive, open, and diverse work environment.

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