What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant position at Fortera?
Want to disrupt one of the largest industries in the world? Fortera is a Materials Technology Company headquartered in Silicon Valley focused on paving the way to zero CO2 cement. The technology is inspired by nature and directly converts CO2 into a replacement for ordinary cement, turning a problem into a product. With over 100,000 hours of R&D, 10 years of real-world product demonstration, and Fortera's first small commercial plant operational, Fortera is growing the team to commercialize globally. Be on the ground floor of a carbon-to-value movement that will impact millions for generations to come. We are looking for passionate thinkers, doers, and problem-solvers who share our vision that big challenges are big opportunities for change. Visit www.forteraglobal.com for more information.
POSITION OVERVIEW :
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Jr. Accountant to join our accounting team. The Jr. Accountant will assist with processing accounts payable transactions, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors, and maintaining financial records in compliance with company policies and accounting standards. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, highly organized, and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. This role reports to the Senior Accountant and works closely with other finance team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Process accounts payable transactions, including invoice verification, data entry, and payment processing
- Assist with vendor communication, including responding to inquiries regarding payment status or discrepancies
- Review and reconcile vendor statements, ensuring all discrepancies are addressed in a timely manner
- Maintain accurate records of all accounts payable transactions and ensure proper filing of invoices and supporting documentation
- Prepare payment runs, ensuring timely and accurate payment to vendors via check, ACH, or wire transfer
- Assist with month-end closing activities, including preparing reports and reconciling accounts payable balances
- Help maintain and update vendor master files, ensuring all information is accurate and current
- Assist in internal and external audits related to accounts payable processes
- Work on ad-hoc accounting projects as assigned
- Perform other administrative duties and ad-hoc tasks as required by the accounting team
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth payment processes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
COMPENSATION :
The compensation package for this role includes a competitive base salary commensurate with experience of $65,000 - $75,000 as well as an annual bonus and pre-IPO incentive stock options.
PERKS AND BENEFITS :
We know that happy employees are productive employees, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes :
Fortera is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by applicable law. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000
