Staff Accountant

WHAT TO EXPECT Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything. Our first focus goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade. We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems. JOB OVERVIEW Heron Power is seeking a Staff Accountant to support the accounting function at a high-growth, impact-driven technology company. Reporting to the Controller, this role will help ensure accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting by assisting with the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and by making sure all AP transactions are entered and processed accurately and on time. The Staff Accountant will handle day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accruals, fixed assets, and general ledger activities, while supporting the processes and internal controls needed for a rapidly growing hardware manufacturing business. This role will work with finance, operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to support capital expenditure and operating expense accounting. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Accounts Payable - Enter and code vendor invoices, expense reports, and purchase order receipts in the accounting system, confirming accounts, departments, and approvals are accurate and complete. - Ensure all AP is input and processed on time, including invoice matching, receiving, 3-way match, approval routing, weekly payment runs, and vendor record maintenance. - Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger, follow up on open items and vendor inquiries, and flag process or control improvements. Accruals - Prepare and post monthly accrual journal entries so expenses are recorded in the appropriate period. - Follow up with department owners to identify received-not-invoiced goods and services and collect support for recurring and one-time accruals. - Prepare accrual schedules and reconciliations as part of the month-end close process. Fixed Assets - Apply the company’s capitalization policy to equipment, tooling, leasehold improvements, and other fixed asset additions. - Track construction-in-progress activity, coordinate with stakeholders on project status, and support timely capitalization when assets are placed in service. - Maintain the fixed asset register and prepare depreciation and fixed asset reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting. General Ledger - Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations per the close calendar. - Research account fluctuations, clear reconciling items, and help meet close deadlines. - Support the creation of new processes and the continued improvement of existing ones. WHAT YOU WILL BRING We keep our must-have requirements focused. We value strong accounting fundamentals, attention to detail, reliable follow-through, and the initiative to improve processes in a fast-moving environment. Domain-specific experience will help determine the appropriate career level for each hire. MUST-HAVE REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; - 3+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a high-growth or fast-changing environment. - Hands-on experience supporting month-end close, including journal entries, account reconciliations. - Experience with AP processing, including invoice entry, three-way matching, and payment runs; ability to follow and document accounting processes and internal controls. - Strong attention to detail and organization, with the ability to meet recurring close and payment deadlines. - Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with finance, supply chain, engineering, People Operations, and external partners. NICE-TO-HAVES - Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365. - Experience supporting a manufacturing, hardware, or inventory-intensive business, including exposure to fixed assets, capitalization policies, and operational accounting workflows. If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power. Heron Power provides competitive compensation (salary and equity) and benefits. The salary for this role ranges from $100,000 to $120,000 per year.