Staff Accountant (Cost Accounting / Inventory)

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

SpotOn seeks a detail‑oriented Staff Accountant to own inventory, hardware COGS, and fixed‑asset close processes while supporting T&E and subsidiary revenue accounting. The role offers full onboarding in a fast‑moving restaurant‑tech environment and emphasizes cost‑accounting expertise and cross‑functional collaboration.

Role Snapshot

• Staff Accountant – Cost Accounting
• Inventory & Fixed‑Asset Management
• Monthly Close Ownership
• Travel & Expense Process Management
• Subsidiary Revenue Accounting Support
• Cross‑functional Collaboration
• Audit Assistance

Must-Have Requirements

• Cost accounting concepts (COGS, inventory valuation, fixed‑asset accounting)
• Journal entry preparation
• Balance‑sheet reconciliation
• ERP system experience
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets proficiency
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Corporate accounting
• Cost accounting
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• U.S. work authorization required
• Visa sponsorship not available

Nice-to-Have Signals

• NetSuite ERP experience
• Power BI
• Automation with AI tools (Gemini, Claude)
• CPA candidate or active CPA license
• Experience in SaaS or hardware‑enabled technology company
• Exposure to ASC 606 revenue recognition
• Navan
• Motus
• Coupa
• Slack
• NetSuite ERP
• SaaS or hardware‑enabled technology
• Restaurant technology
• SaaS
• Hardware‑enabled technology

Work Setup

• Location: San Francisco, United States
• Work mode: ONSITE
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: U.S. work authorization required
• Visa sponsorship: no

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Remote eligibility

What You'll Likely Work On

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries for inventory, hardware costs, and fixed assets with supporting documentation.
• Own balance‑sheet reconciliations and related accruals for hardware inventory and fixed assets.
• Conduct cost‑accounting analysis, COGS variance, inventory valuation, and fixed‑asset roll‑forwards, feeding finance‑leadership dashboards.
• Manage end‑to‑end T&E accounting, reconcile expense platform data to the general ledger, and provide analyses for business owners.
• Support revenue recognition and journal entry preparation for subsidiary entities, aligning with accounting policies.
• Partner with FP&A, accounting operations, and cross‑functional teams to meet month‑end/quarter‑end deadlines and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Prepare audit schedules and documentation for internal and external audit requests.

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet tight close deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating accounting concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Interest in building automation using AI tools and improving processes.