Accounts Payable / Purchasing Accountant

Woburn, MA

Overview of Role

ZwitterCo is announcing an immediate opening for a Accounts Payable / Purchasing Accountant seeking a high-impact role in a rapidly expanding, venture-backed, cleantech startup. This newly created position will report directly to the Accounting Manager and support the build-out of ZwitterCo’s accounting group and financial operations. Candidates must have strong accounting skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and assist with multiple projects, and ability to work both independently and contribute to team projects. Additionally, candidates must have a strong desire to grow with the company and be excited to learn new concepts and tasks at a rapid pace.

Candidates who thrive in fast-paced, self-critical growth environments are particularly encouraged to apply.

About ZwitterCo

ZwitterCo has developed a breakthrough in materials science, a new class of zwitterionic membranes that are immune to fouling, making it practical and affordable to treat unconventional water and wastewater. Our mission is to provide industries with the tools to create clean water from every source, whether it involves accessing novel sources of water, shoring up distressed assets, or enabling onsite wastewater reuse. ZwitterCo was named Global Water Intelligence’s 2023 Breakthrough Water Technology Company of the year and has commercial operations in multiple food and beverage, agricultural, and industrial sectors. The company is rapidly growing its global footprint, as well as advancing its technology platform to develop new tools that unlock broader water and wastewater applications.

Responsibilities include:

The Accounts Payable / Purchasing Accountant will be responsible for interacting with crew members and management across all departments.

• Responsible for accounts payable and invoice processing including review for accuracy and proper coding
• Provide assistance and support for monthly accounting close with account analysis and reconciliation processes
• Expense reporting process (assist), and training crew members on expense reporting, trouble shooting issues
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager on monthly expense trend and budget vs. actual analyses for review with key department personnel and members of the management team
• Assist in ad hoc projects, including budgeting, federal grant reporting, and preparation of quarterly/annual financial statements and investor reports
• Assist with research regarding technical accounting issues as needed
• Communicate with vendors, research and resolve issues
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, equivalent experience, or a combination of education and experience.

• Minimum 1-2 years accounting experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently as well as be collaborative in team environment
• Strong desire to work in a start-up/cleantech industry
• Public accounting experience and CPA license are desirable, but not required (1-2 years)
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, competency in MS Word and PowerPoint
• Experience with NetSuite a plus

Schedule, Travel, Compensation, and Location

This is a hybrid position and does require working in our Woburn, MA headquarters and will report directly to the CFO / Accounting Manager.

Travel for this role is expected to be between 0% - 5%.

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and include equity and benefits.