Accountant

Who we are

Gatik, the leader in autonomous middle-mile logistics, is revolutionizing the B2B supply chain with its autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) solution and prioritizing safe, consistent deliveries while streamlining freight movement by reducing congestion. The company focuses on short-haul, B2B logistics for Fortune 500 retailers and in 2021 launched the world’s first fully driverless commercial transportation service with Walmart. Gatik's Class 3-7 autonomous trucks are commercially deployed across major markets, including Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, driving innovation in freight transportation. 

The company's proprietary Level 4 autonomous technology, Gatik Carrier™, is custom-built to transport freight safely and efficiently between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. With robust capabilities in both highway and urban environments, Gatik Carrier™ serves as an all-encompassing solution that integrates advanced software and hardware powering the fleet, facilitating effortless integration into customers' logistics operations. 

About the role

We're seeking seeking a highly motivated Senior Accountant to join our finance team. This is a high-impact role with primary responsibility for managing the company’s general ledger and the financial system. You will be a driving force behind the monthly and quarterly close processes, with a specific focus on maintaining rigorous controls over cash reconciliations and asset schedules. This position is ideal for a candidate who enjoys a fast-growing environment and possesses the technical expertise to handle complex GAAP requirements.

This role is onsite 5 days a week at our Santa Clara, CA office.

What you'll do

Financial Close & Reporting

• Lead the Monthly Close: Ensure all financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and delivered in a timely manner.
• Financial Analysis: Perform quarterly and yearly Balance Sheet (BS) and Profit & Loss (PL) flux analyses to explain variances and trends.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Daily Reconciliation: Monitor and reconcile daily cash transactions, ensuring all bank activity is accurately mirrored in Netsuite.
• Monthly Bank Recs: Complete formal monthly bank reconciliations for all operating accounts, resolving any discrepancies immediately.
• Cash Forecasting: Conduct regular cash forecasting to ensure liquidity for operations.

Asset & Expense Management

• Prepaid Expenses: Record and manage the full lifecycle of prepaid expenses. Maintain detailed amortization schedules and post monthly adjusting journal entries to the GL.
• Account Reconciliations: Prepare comprehensive reconciliations for fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and prepaids, ensuring all work papers are "audit-ready."