Overview Corporate Staff Accountant (Onsite - Phoenix, Arizona) Nikola is seeking a Corporate Staff Accountant to join our growing team at the Phoenix HQ. This position requires a motivated person who is eager to learn and grow with the organization and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in accounting related matters. You should be someone who enjoys new challenges, is able to work under pressure, and can handle multiple tasks while meeting deadlines. You have very high personal and professional values, attention to detail, strong work ethic and a positive attitude.
The Corporate Staff Accountant provides fiscal and accounting support and is responsible for maintaining accurate financial information within the general ledger. The person in this position is also responsible for handling ad hoc reporting, performing month-end activities, and maintaining account reconciliation. Additionally, you will also assist in implementation of operating efficiencies, monitoring key account balances, and integrating new business processes and systems into the financial statement close process. The Staff Accountant also ensures that these transactions follow US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), any other applicable professional practices, and with Nikola's policies and procedures. Responsibilities Ensure the financial statement close process is completed and integrate new business processes. Compile all necessary information to ensure all financial statement line items are reconciled and substantiated monthly. This includes independently researching and documenting reconciling items, and, if applicable, making any correcting journal entries. Perform cash management for the operating and investment accounts, reconciling cash accounts on a timely basis and monitoring for timely cash deposits. Perform monthly and quarterly account trending analysis including all balance sheet and income statement accounts. Support audit and tax requirements, including preparation of required materials. Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures. Develop and document controls, processes, and procedures to ensure SOX compliance. Maintain knowledge of US GAAP rules and ensure proper application as a part of the accounting and reporting processes. Qualifications Minimum one year of relevant experience. Hands-on experience in month-end close procedures, financial trending analysis, and balance sheet reconciliations. Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; CPA eligible is a plus. Knowledge of US GAAP and the ability to communicate accounting concepts. Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from their supervisor to accomplish objectives. Excellent analytical skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. The ability to manage multiple projects to completion under tight deadlines. Advanced Excel skills (including pivot tables and complex lookup formulas) and experience working with and using ERP systems and other accounting software; SAP is a plus. Candidates must have current U.S. work authorization or be TN eligible from Mexico or Canada.
This position is not eligible for CPT or OPT. EEO Statement Nikola Corporation™ is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, age, sex, ancestry, marital status, religion, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other classification protected by state or federal law.
