Senior Accountant

We are a pre-production fertilizer manufacturer preparing for our first plant commissioning and commercial launch. As our Senior Accountant, you will own the monthly close end-to-end and bring structure to cost accounting, cash management, and financial planning as we move into production. This role blends hands-on bookkeeping and cost accounting work with strategic financial planning and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close tasks (specific GL areas, departmental accruals).
• Run budget vs actuals reporting; investigate and explain variances to function partner.
• Support audit prep - gather schedules, reconcile to GL, respond to auditor PBC list.
• Build basic financial model (project ROI, capex justification, departmental P&L).
• Drive process improvements in close cycle, AP/AR, expense management.
• Run ad-hoc analyses for management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including cost accounting in a manufacturing or industrial setting
• Demonstrated ability to both perform hands-on bookkeeping and think strategically about financial planning and reporting
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and GAAP
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP); strong Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation (active or eligible)
• Experience in a startup, pre-revenue, or early-stage manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with agricultural inputs, chemicals, or commodity-based businesses
• Experience implementing or transitioning accounting systems
• Exposure to partnering with operations teams on budgeting or FP&A

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $95,000-$115,000 per year, in compliance with California's pay transparency law (Labor Code Section 432.3). Actual pay within this range will depend on the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications. This role is also eligible for Nitricity's standard benefits package.