Staff Accountant

Formic · San Francisco || Oakland, CA · Operations

Posted 2026-07-10

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About the team:

Formic’s Finance team enables disciplined growth across our Robotics-as-a-Service platform. The team oversees capital strategy, treasury, credit, financial operations, compliance, accounting, and investor engagement. As Formic scales nationally, Finance ensures capital is deployed intelligently, portfolio performance remains strong, and the company maintains long-term financial resilience.

Finance operates at the center of strategy and execution. It connects operational performance to capital markets, aligns deployment velocity with balance sheet strength, and supports executive decision-making with rigorous financial insight.

In this role you will:

Audit Support & Readiness

Help respond to auditor requests and coordinate supporting materials across systems and stakeholders

Support preparation for the 2026 audit cycle by helping create scalable, repeatable processes

Month-End Close & General Ledger Accounting

Support the month-end close process, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules

Help improve the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of close deliverables

Support financial reporting activities - internal reporting schedules and management reporting support

Help identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, open items, and process gaps

Play an active role in maintenance cost reporting and tracking; driving initiatives for continuous improvement

Accounting Operations & Process Improvement

Partner with Supply Chain Manager to implement inventory (parts and assets) management processes.  Collaborate on process improvements and operational excellence and complete quarterly inventory counts

Assist with process improvements related to reconciliations, accruals, expense classification, close management, and documentation

Create and maintain clear documentation for recurring accounting processes

What makes you a great fit:

Required

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger accounting, month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations

Experience supporting financial audits, audit readiness, or external auditor requests

Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills, including comfort working with supporting schedules and account reconciliations

Ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive work to completion

Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through

Exceptional analytical, organizational, and project management skills with a strong attention to detail.

Preferred

Experience with NetSuite or similar accounting systems

Experience improving close processes, accounting documentation, or audit support workflows

Experience working in a fast-paced environment with evolving systems and processes

Our Total Rewards:

At Formic, we believe people do their best work when they feel supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package for full-time, U.S.-based team members, including:

Equity in Formic: Participate in our stock option program and share in the success of a fast-growing start-up backed by leading global investors

Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure: Designed to reward performance and impact in commission-eligible roles

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents, with optional buy-up plans available

Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Fully funded by Formic, offering support when you need it most

Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave

Company-sponsored 401(k): Invest in your future with our company-facilitated retirement savings plan

Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees to support an at-home or on-the-road work setup

Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement: Monthly stipend toward personal phone and internet expenses

Flexible Time Off: Take the time you need, when you need it, supported by our flexible PTO policy

Compensation Philosophy

Formic’s pay and equity packages are thoughtfully benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of our mutual investment: when Formic succeeds, so do you.

Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and a candidate’s preferred balance of cash and equity. Our goal is to attract and reward top talent who will have significant impact, and we are open to thoughtful discussions to align on the right structure.

Compensation Range:

$80,000—$120,000 USD

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