Accountant

Accountant

Aevum is seeking an Accountant who will prepare financial reports to track the organization’s assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. The Accountant supports the executive management team as requested and reports directly to the CEO.

The ideal candidate is academically astute, inquisitive and relentlessly focused on mission success. This is a fast-paced, entry-level career position. Prior relevant experience is necessary, and startup experience is a plus.

Aevum’s timelines are aggressive and our Accountant will be asked to work hard as necessary.  Aevum’s ideal candidate is passionate about making the world better, is a self-starter, and is hungry to do work that matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general cost accounting and other related duties in the accounting department.
• Prepares periodic (monthly) balance sheets, income statements, and profit and loss statements. 
• Maintains the general ledger. 
• Codes invoices, sets up new accounts, reconciles accounts, and closes the monthly books. 
• Reconciles bank accounts at least monthly, verifies deposits, and addresses inquiries from banks. 
• Reconciles customer accounts and manages accounts receivable collections. 
• Verifies payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensures payments are charged to the appropriate accounts. 
• Provides outside auditors with assistance; gathers necessary account information and documents to perform annual audit. 
• Files required tax forms with federal, state, and local government agencies. 
• As appropriate, coordinates with software vendor to maintain accounting software system; recommends updates to enhance the accounting software. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required. 
• 2 years of professional finance experience

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• General financial accounting and cost accounting knowledge. 
• Understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with accounting software
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, or similar software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior professional experience at a tech startup
• Demonstrated ability to be trusted with confidential, classified, proprietary, or export-controlled information/data.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, initiative and the ability to be a self-starter.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• As needed, must be willing to work extended hours and occasional weekends.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

HIRING SALARY RANGE

• $48,000 - $60,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

TRAVEL

• Limited amount of travel may be requested for this position (<10%)

COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Aevum prioritizes the safety of our employees and their families. Therefore, Aevum employees will be required to work remotely as much as possible. During this time, Aevum will also restrict travel both domestically and internationally.