Company Introduction:
Airspace is a tech-enabled freight forwarder that’s redefining how the world’s most critical packages are delivered. Headquartered in Carlsbad, California, Airspace has employees who are based around the world. Our European headquarters is in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
As a recognized leader in AI and machine learning, our team leverages data and patented technology to coordinate logistics across a global network of drivers and airlines. Our goal is to deliver those packages that are truly mission-critical in a way that is faster, more transparent, more secure, and more accountable than ever before. The items we deliver range from organs for transplant, to parts for critical machinery including grounded aircraft and highly sensitive components such as semiconductors.
Airspace has been rated one of America’s best Startup Employers, listed as one of CNBC’s Disruptor 50 companies, and featured as an Innovation and Disruption leader by CBS News. Airspace has the support of leading investors such as Telstra Ventures, HarbourVest Partners, Defy Partners, DBL Partners, and Scale Ventures. To date the company has raised more than $140m.
The company is growing rapidly and serving more places around the world than ever before. We are looking for passionate, motivated individuals who want to make an IMPACT every day to help us execute on our mission of reshaping the world of time-critical logistics.
Role Description:
The Senior Accountant will be responsible for multiple aspects of the general ledger accounting function, including reconciliations, variances analysis, and assisting in the month-end close process. A successful candidate will drive change by improving accounting processes and have an ability to work cross-functionally with multiple departments while ensuring the Company’s general ledger accounts maintain financial integrity. As a member of the Finance team, you will be responsible for improving current processes and collaborating closely with the CFO, Controller, Assistant Controller and Accounting Manager. If strategically assisting a growing series C startup towards global expansion and further funding sounds exciting to you, apply today!
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close procedures
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Analyze financial data and prepare reports for management and external stakeholders
- Support the accounts payable function by reviewing bill coding and performing weekly pay runs
- Reviewing and reconciling corporate credit card transactions and enforcing company expense policy
- Process company payroll using inputs provided by HR
- Provide support data to the FP&A team to assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation
- Improve accounting systems and processes for greater efficiency and accuracy
- Maintain compliance with all financial regulations and company policies
- Perform in-depth financial analysis and assist in the flux analysis on financial performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Assist management on special assignments as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA is a plus)
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in accounting
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems, preferably NetSuite
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel are essential with an emphasis on building new spreadsheets, analyzing large data sets and using advanced functions such as Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, and IF() statements
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal; proactive in seeking clarification when needed
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Compensation:
- Salary Range $85-100K
- 401K program, high-quality health, and dental care plan options
- Company lunches, onsite gym, and more
Core Values:
- We are One Team. We believe we all accomplish more when we are working together.
- We make an Impact. We are determined to have a positive influence on our environment, our customers, our industry, and our world.
- We are Passionate. We care deeply about our mission and are not afraid to raise the bar.
- We are Transparent. We pride ourselves on having open, honest, and sincere communication with our team and customers.
- We are Innovative. We never settle and are always striving to improve our product, service, and ourselves.
About Airspace:
From life-saving organs to essential machinery components, Airspace is trusted by the world’s largest companies and most critical healthcare organizations to move their most time-sensitive shipments on time, every time. Our proprietary AI-powered platform is the most advanced of its kind- awarded and protected by multiple patents, it provides speed, reliability, and transparency unrivaled in time-critical logistics. We are thinkers, builders, and doers; from building and deploying AI in the world to assembling a world-class operations team, Airspace is on a hypergrowth trajectory while remaining hyper-focused on the needs of our customers and team members.
With offices in the United States in Carlsbad, CA and in Europe in Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Stockholm, and London, we are rapidly scaling into new markets and industries while continuing to innovate and maximize value for our customers. Backed by leading investors including Telstra, HarbourVest, Prologis, Qualcomm, Defy, and others, Airspace has raised $140M to date.
Join our team of 300+ technologists, futurists, and industry veterans as we work as One Team to revolutionize time-critical logistics.
Airspace is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Additionally, Airspace participates in the E-Verify program for all locations.
For this role the acquisition of recruitment agencies is not appreciated, thank you for your understanding.
Top Skills
What We Do
At Airspace, we know that failure is not an option. We ship anything from organs for transplant to aircraft parts that could cause delays across the nation. We focus on time-critical shipments because they matter.
By building an industry-first automated platform, we provide you with complete visibility from the moment your order is placed to the moment it is delivered.
Our platform was created to eliminate the transparency issues and challenges that are so prevalent in the logistics industry today to create the most trusted delivery network the world has ever seen.
