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Bonsai Robotics

Senior Staff Accountant

Bonsai Robotics, San Jose, California, United States, 95199

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Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision‑based autonomy that makes off‑road equipment smarter, safer, and more productive. We are redefining outdoor autonomy with Bonsai Intelligence, a connected platform that’s inspired by biology to see, think, and act with precision like a human. We bring together advanced perception, embodied AI, integrations with equipment manufacturers, and our compact, modular Amiga vehicles to deliver reliable automation to the world’s most demanding field operations—reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies,

About the role We are looking for a detail‑oriented and experienced

Senior Staff Accountant

to be a core contributor to our daily accounting operations and month‑end close cycle. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, you will be responsible for executing key accounting functions, maintaining financial records, and identifying opportunities for process improvements. This is a hands‑on role requiring proficiency with multiple systems and a high degree of precision.

What you’ll do

Month‑End Close:

Execute month‑end close procedures, including preparing and posting journal entries (accruals, amortization, recurring revenue, adjusting entries, and more), and ensuring all deadlines are met.

Reconciliations & Analysis:

Perform and review detailed

reconciliations of complex balance sheet accounts

(e.g., bank reconciliations, accrued expenses, prepaid assets, deferred revenue), investigating and resolving any variances.

Revenue Support:

Assist the Controller with the application of the company's

revenue recognition

policy, supporting analysis, and preparing related schedules.

Operational Accounting:

Manage and troubleshoot issues within the

purchase‑to‑pay (P2P)

cycle and employee expense management, utilizing systems like

Ramp

or

Concur .

Sales Taxes:

Ensure compliance with various bodies on sales tax/GST collections, exemptions, payments, and timely filings.

System Utilization:

Operate proficiently across various financial systems including

Netsuite, SAP, Rippling, Concur,

and

Ramp

to execute daily tasks and extract data.

FP&A/Reporting Assistance:

Support the finance team by compiling data and reports needed for the

forecasting/budgeting

process and generating

quote-to‑cash reporting

metrics.

Audit & Compliance:

Prepare audit‑ready documentation and support internal control testing.

Process Improvement:

Identify and recommend improvements to existing accounting processes for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability, with a strong

attention to detail.

Strong Candidates Will Exhibit the Following Key Traits

2+ years of progressive experience

in accounting or finance.

Big 4 Accounting Experience preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Solid understanding of US GAAP and core accounting principles.

Hands‑on experience with a major ERP system, preferably

Netsuite

or

Quickbooks .

Experience with a range of finance tools such as

Rippling, Concur, or Ramp

is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to perform detailed

balance sheet reconciliations

and analysis.

Strong organizational skills and exceptional

attention to detail.

Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Bonsai Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status or any other category protected by law.

The pay range for this role is:

75,000 – 90,000 USD per year (San Jose, CA)

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