Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & GL Accounting
$90k - $110k USD
Drive the Future with Xos
Xos (NASDAQ: XOS), is a technology company and electric truck manufacturer on a mission to decarbonize commercial transportation. We design and build state-of-the-art electric vehicles, develop advanced fleet management software, and create charging solutions that make fleet electrification seamless and cost-efficient.
At Xos, we're problem-solvers, innovators, and go-getters, working together to drive a cleaner, more sustainable future. Join us and be part of the movement shaping the next generation of commercial transportation.
The Role
Xos is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting & GL Accounting to join our Finance and Accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy of our financial records, supporting monthly and quarterly close activities, and contributing to both internal and external financial reporting. You'll assist with SEC reporting, technical accounting research, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate across departments, enhance accounting processes, and help drive continuous improvement.
**This is an on-site based role at our Los Angeles, CA HQ, offering a hybrid work model with more days in office**
Responsibilities
- Financial Close & General Ledger
- Perform month-end close activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analyses.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data within the general ledger.
- Maintain and document accounting processes, controls, and supporting documentation.
- Assist in reviewing account balances and financial statements and reporting packages.
- Financial Reporting & Analytics
- Support preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reporting packages.
- Assist with preparation of schedules and documentation for SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, etc.)
- Provide support analysis for internal management reporting and financial reviews.
- Prepare monthly and quarterly variance explanations.
- Assist with various model and cash forecasting initiatives.
- Compliance & Technical Accounting
- Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
- Assist in researching and implementing new accounting standards and guidance.
- Support internal and external audits requests, providing accurate and timely information.
- Maintain awareness of emerging accounting and reporting standards and assess their impact on the company.
- Process Improvement & Systems
- Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes and close timelines
- Support implementation and maintenance of financial reporting systems, including Netsuite and reporting tools.
- Participate in special projects, system integrations, and process improvement initiatives as assigned
- Additional duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting/Finance or related field
- CPA certification or active CPA candidate preferred
- 3-5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in public accounting or a public company environment
- Ability to work independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment to drive progress and meet deadlines.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, with familiarity in SEC reporting and technical accounting concepts.
- Prior experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting and reporting tools.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written and verbal communications
- Proactive approach; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
The salary range for this role is specific to the locations listed below and is the range Xos Inc. reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skillset, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, geographic location, and other business or organizational factors. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered.
- California (Los Angeles Metropolitan): $90,000 - $110,000 annual base salary
Benefits & Perks
Xos is a people-focused company—we are committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive package of benefits and perks designed to support their well-being and professional growth. We continually evaluate and expand our offerings to best serve our team.
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision - Coverage for you and your family, with PPO and HMO (California) plans available. We offer plans with 100% covered employee premiums. Employees can also enroll in a variety of voluntary ancillary benefits to further support their needs.
- HSA & FSA Plans - Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified healthcare expenses.
- PTO - Accrue vacation time over time, with additional days earned as your tenure grows, plus sick time and paid holidays!
- Generous Company Holidays - Enjoy a generous holiday calendar, including a winter holiday hiatus in December.
- Basic Life & AD&D Insurance - 100% covered by Xos, with the option to purchase additional life insurance coverage for yourself and eligible dependents.
- Betterment 401(k) - Save for retirement with our employer-sponsored plan through Betterment.
- Pet Insurance - Coverage for your furry friends to keep them healthy and happy!
- Additional opportunities to learn, grow, and advance in your career, just to name a few!
We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive. Our benefits continue to evolve to best support our team's well-being and success.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Xos is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, ancestry, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. Xos provides equal access to services and employment to all qualified persons. For applicants with disabilities or limitations, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, requiring accommodations to complete the application and/or interview process, please email us at support@xostrucks.com
Candidate Data Privacy
This notice describes how Xos (as used in this Notice, the terms “Company,” “Xos,” “we,” “our,” or “us” in this Notice refers to Xos, Inc., together with its subsidiaries and other corporate affiliates, who may handle your candidacy and application for employment) may collect, process, and use your personal data in connection with the recruitment process when you apply for a position.
Xos may collect, use and disclose your personal information or personal data (within the meaning of the applicable data protection laws) when you apply for employment and/or participate in the recruitment process (“Candidate Personal Data”). This data includes contact, demographic, communications, educational, professional, employment, social media/website, network/device, recruiting system usage/interaction, security and preference information. Xos may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks; (iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations; (v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.
Xos may share your Candidate Personal Data with (i) internal personnel who have a need to know such information in order to perform duties, including individuals on our People Operations Team, Finance, Legal, and the team(s) with the position(s) for which you are applying; (ii) Xos affiliates; and (iii) Xos’s service providers, including providers of background checks, staffing services, and cloud services.
Where permitted by applicable law, Xos may transfer or store internationally your Candidate Profile Data, including to or in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union and in the cloud, and this data may be subject to the laws and accessible to the courts, law enforcement and national security authorities of such jurisdictions.
Notice to Recruitment Services
Xos is not accepting applications from third-party recruitment services at this time. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted in response to our job postings will not be subject to any referral or placement fees unless a written agreement is in place with Xos for the specific job opportunity.