# Senior Accountant at Span

> Hybrid · United States · Senior · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aspan%3A45ff7ca1-fac4-4dd7-ac3c-7ab2fc3f52a8 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Span](https://alderhq.app/companies/span)
- Location text: San Francisco
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United States (evidence: "Location: San Francisco")
- Posted: 2026-10-19 (19 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-06
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/span/45ff7ca1-fac4-4dd7-ac3c-7ab2fc3f52a8

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $132k–$152k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (SF Bay Area, n 513): p25 $135k, median $165k, p75 $198k

## Description (the employer's text)

### Our Mission

### SPAN is enabling electrification for all ⚡

### We are a mission-driven company designing, building, and deploying products that electrify the built environment, reduce carbon emissions, and slow the effects of climate change.

Decarbonization is the process to reduce or remove greenhouse gas emissions, especially carbon dioxide, from entering our atmosphere.

Electrification is the process of replacing fossil fuel appliances that run on gas or oil with all-electric upgrades for a cleaner way to power our lives.

### At SPAN, we believe in

Enabling homes and vehicles powered by clean energy

Making electrification upgrades possible

Building more resilient homes with reliable backup

Designing a flexible and distributed electrical grid

### The Role

Span is seeking a Senior Accountant to be part of our cost accounting function as we scale hardware manufacturing. This role is central to maintaining accurate product cost data, supporting financial close, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive operational and financial performance. The ideal candidate brings deep manufacturing accounting expertise, hands-on experience with consignment arrangements, and the business acumen to work fluidly across Finance, Supply Chain, and Operations.

### About You

### Required Qualifications

3–5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated experience in the monthly financial close cycle

Demonstrated experience identifying control gaps and implementing process automation to improve close efficiency

Experience preparing the statement of cash flows and drafting footnote disclosures for annual financial statements

Working knowledge of debt accounting, lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and commission accounting (ASC 340-40)

Experience with payroll accounting and capitalized software accounting (ASC 350-40) a plus

Strong ERP proficiency required (NetSuite preferred); advanced Excel skills

Solid command of U.S. GAAP with the ability to research technical accounting issues and clearly document conclusions

Experience supporting external audits and SOX-readiness efforts a plus

High attention to detail with strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

CPA or CPA candidate preferred; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required

### Bonus Qualifications

Accounting experience in a manufacturing or hardware environment

Public accounting experience preferred

CPA preferred

### Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations

### Controls & Automation

Identify control gaps within the month-end close and design and implement enhancements to strengthen the control environment

Document accounting processes and procedures, supporting SOX readiness as Span scales

Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual work and shorten the close cycle, partnering with the broader Accounting team on ERP and close-tool enhancements

### Debt Financing Accounting

Maintain debt schedules and prepare related journal entries, including interest expense, discount/premium amortization, and debt issuance cost amortization

Support covenant compliance monitoring and reporting for outstanding debt facilities

Partner with Treasury and FP&A on debt-related schedules and disclosures for financial reporting

### Lease Accounting

Administer lease accounting in accordance with ASC 842 (Leases), including maintaining lease schedules, recording right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, and preparing monthly journal entries

Support audit requests related to lease obligations and reconcile lease accounting system output to the general ledger

### Stock-Based Compensation, Payroll & Capitalized Software

Prepare and review stock-based compensation (ASC 718) journal entries, schedules, and related equity reconciliations

Prepare and review payroll-related journal entries and reconciliations

Partner with Engineering and Product on capitalized software costs (ASC 350-40), tracking capitalized development costs and amortization schedules

### Special Entries & Accruals

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