Account Manager

Location

Jersey City

Full time

Finance

Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting‑edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.

We’re a fast‑growing, venture‑backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category‑defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

The Finance team at Sourgum is building the foundation for scale. Our mission is to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights that fuel smarter decision‑making across the company. From designing revenue recognition processes in a complex marketplace model to implementing scalable systems for payables and receivables, we’re creating the financial infrastructure that enables growth.

As an Accounting Manager, you’ll play a critical role in this effort — owning core accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and strengthening the processes that will set us up for long‑term success.

This is a role based out of Jersey City, NJ. Once office space is secured, employees will be expected to be in office Tuesday through Thursday.

We’re seeking a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll manage day‑to‑day accounting operations, own key portions of the month‑end close, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced startup environment, is excited about building processes from scratch, and has the technical foundation to support Sourgum through its next stage of growth.

• Manage core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Own significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Assist with implementing and refining revenue recognition policies in line with ASC 606 for our marketplace model.
• Partner with the VP of Finance to design and implement scalable systems, controls, and reporting.
• Support external audit and tax processes by preparing documentation, schedules, and analyses.
• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• CPA strongly preferred, not required.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 is a plus.
• Experience in startups, marketplaces, or other transaction‑heavy businesses preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems (Quick Books Online, Net Suite, or similar).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross‑functionally.
• A self‑starter mentality with a strong work ethic, grit, and desire to build from the ground up.

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long‑term financial growth.
• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
• Flexible/Unlimited PTO
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).
• Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.
• Yearly Personal Development Budget
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.