Platform Science

Senior Accountant (Contract)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
IoT, Transportation, BiotechnologyIndustries

Senior Accountant

Position Overview

Platform Science is seeking a Senior Accountant to join our expanding team. This role offers a significant opportunity for career advancement and skill development in accounting, encompassing transactional work related to eCommerce, cross-functional collaboration, and bookkeeping and account reconciliation tasks. This is a remote position reporting to an Accounting Manager.

Who We Are

At Platform Science, we are dedicated to connecting everything that moves. Established in 2015, we operate as an open IoT platform, collaborating with forward-thinking fleets, application developers, vehicle manufacturers, and equipment providers within the transportation sector. Our mission is to deliver groundbreaking solutions to supply chain professionals globally.

We foster an engaging and diverse workforce united by a belief in the power of great ideas. We actively recruit individuals with varied experiences and perspectives to cultivate a company culture that thrives on innovation and growth. We value thoughtful actions, empathy, resilience, creativity, and transparency, recognizing that we are one team regardless of our backgrounds or roles.

Essential Responsibilities

  • eCommerce Customer Accounts:
    • Ensure accurate customer data for financial transactions and customer support.
    • Update customer records as needed.
    • Provide historical sales information to customers upon request.
  • eCommerce Accounting:
    • Manage the financial operations of online sales and monthly reporting.
    • Ensure accuracy and compliance in revenue reporting, sales tax, ASC 606 reporting, and financial reporting.
  • Record Keeping:
    • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all eCommerce transactions.
    • Ensure all necessary documentation is included in NetSuite when recording journal entries.
  • Reporting and Month-End:
    • Assist with monthly eCommerce revenue accounting to ensure all sales are recorded accurately, reported to the correct accounts, and within the correct periods.
  • Cash Applications:
    • Accurately and efficiently handle cash applications using established procedures.
    • Reconcile all cash applications to completion.
    • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or irregularities in cash applications.
    • Engage with customers and the credit department for clarification on payment details as necessary.
  • Communication:
    • Interact with customers and internal departments regarding sales and account update inquiries.
  • Account Reconciliations:
    • Reconcile various accounts and resolve discrepancies.
  • Special Projects:
    • Assist with various accounting projects and tasks as needed by the accounting department.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a related field.
  • Working experience with NetSuite is preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration is preferred.
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: $29.81 - $42.18 per hour (estimated)
    • Note: Job titles may span across multiple job levels. The displayed range reflects the target for new hires across all US locations. Compensation is determined by factors including skill set, experience, training, certifications, business needs, market demand, and location. This range is subject to change.

Company Information

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Employment Type

[Employment Type Not Specified]

Location Type

[Location Type Not Specified]

Skills

eCommerce accounting
financial transactions
customer support
revenue reporting
sales tax
606 reporting
financial reporting
Record Keeping
journal entries
Netsuite
account reconciliations
book keeping

Platform Science

Fleet management solutions for large operators

About Platform Science

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for the transportation industry, focusing on telematics and fleet management solutions. Their products include a connected vehicle platform, mobile device management, and a fleet management portal, which help large fleet operators transition from outdated systems to more advanced technology. These tools enable fleet operators to manage mobile devices and applications, monitor operations, and ensure safety and maintenance through a single portal. Unlike competitors, Platform Science emphasizes ease of use and quick deployment, making it accessible for clients. The goal is to enhance efficiency, improve the driver experience, and provide future-proof solutions for fleet management.

San Diego, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$350.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging IoT fleet management startups increase competition in the market.
Economic downturns may reduce investment in fleet management technologies.
Reliance on OEM partnerships poses risks if relationships are disrupted.

Differentiation

Platform Science offers a configurable open platform for modern telematics solutions.
The company provides enterprise-grade applications tailored for large fleet operators.
Platform Science's platform is easy to use and ready out of the box.

Upsides

Platform Science raised $125 million to accelerate innovation in transportation.
Partnerships with OEMs and companies like Averitt enhance their market position.
ISO 27001 certification boosts trust and compliance in fleet management.

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