Accounting Manager

About Motorq

Motorq is the leading connected vehicle intelligence platform, processing over 5 million trip miles and 500 million data points per day. We aggregate data directly from automotive OEM APIs — no hardware required — and deliver it as structured insights and automated workflows to fleet operators, lenders, rental companies, and automotive partners.

Headquartered in the SF Bay Area with offices in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Seattle, Motorq has raised a $40M Series B and is growing rapidly across new geographies and use cases. We're part of the Stanford StartX community and deeply partnered with leading automotive OEMs including GM, Ford, Toyota, Stellantis, Volkswagen, Volvo, Tesla, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Rivian.

The Role

As Motorq scales, we need a strong accounting foundation to match — one built by someone who has actually done the work, not just reviewed it. The Accounting Manager is a hands-on, execution-focused role responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations of the company: accounts receivable, accounts payable, and the monthly and quarterly close process.

We are looking for someone who has worked inside a company in an operating accounting capacity — not exclusively in audit or advisory — and who is comfortable taking full ownership of the books with minimal oversight. This person will build and maintain rigorous processes in a fast-moving startup environment, work closely with the Controller and Finance leadership, and serve as the operational backbone of Motorq's accounting function.

If you are someone who takes pride in accurate, timely books, knows how to keep AR and AP running smoothly at a growing SaaS company, and can drive a clean month-end close without being asked twice — this role is for you.

What You'll Do

• Own accounts receivable end to end — invoicing customers accurately and on time, tracking collections, managing aging reports, following up on outstanding balances, and resolving disputes with professionalism.
• Manage accounts payable — processing vendor invoices, maintaining payment schedules, reconciling vendor statements, and ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.
• Lead the monthly and quarterly accounting close process — preparing and posting journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts, and ensuring all close tasks are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and deferred revenue in accordance with GAAP.
• Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements monthly, identifying and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Support the Controller in the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.
• Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls — identifying opportunities to automate, streamline, or tighten controls as the company grows.
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits and tax preparation — preparing requested schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation is complete and well-organized.
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Legal, and Customer Success to ensure revenue recognition is applied correctly and customer contracts are reflected accurately in the books.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis, reporting, and special projects as assigned by the Controller or Finance leadership.
  
  

Who You Are

• A doer — you take ownership of the accounting function without needing to be told what needs to get done, and you hold yourself to a high bar for accuracy and timeliness.
• Detail-oriented and organized — you track every open item, reconcile every account, and close every period with clean, well-documented workpapers.
• Process-minded — you see inefficiencies and fix them; you are naturally drawn to building systems that make accounting operations run more smoothly over time.
• Collaborative and clear — you communicate well with non-finance stakeholders, explain accounting requirements plainly, and work constructively across teams.
• Adaptable — you are comfortable in a fast-moving startup environment where processes are still maturing and the workload can shift quickly.
• Experienced in the work itself — you have spent meaningful time doing accounting, not just reviewing or advising, and you are proud of it.
  
  

Qualifications

• 4 years of accounting experience, with a meaningful portion of that time spent in an in-house, operating accounting role at a company (not exclusively in public accounting, audit, or advisory).
• Solid command of GAAP and its application to SaaS business models — including revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, and subscription billing.
• Demonstrated experience owning AR, AP, and the month-end/quarter-end close process.
• Proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar) and strong Excel skills.
• Experience at a SaaS, technology, or high-growth startup company is strongly preferred.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA is a plus, but not required.
• Experience supporting external audits and working with auditors is valued.
  
  

Logistics

• Full-time role, hybrid.
• Remote-friendly with occasional in-office presence in the SF Bay Area.
• Minimal travel expected.
  
  

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $120,000–$140,000 per year.
• Equity participation.
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid parental leave.