Staff Accountant

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Lunar Energy is seeking a motivated accounting professional to join our growing team. Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Staff Accountant will be a valuable team member responsible for executing the day-to‑day accounting operations and month‑end close functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute, learn and grow in a dynamic start‑up environment.

Full‑time, in‑person position located in Mountain View, CA.

Lunar Energy was founded to transition homes to 100% clean energy—making our electricity greener, our air cleaner and our energy more safe, secure and reliable for all. We’re a fast‑growing, global company building the world’s best clean energy products to electrify all homes and connect communities to form clean, resilient virtual power plants.

• Support the global team with month‑end close procedures, including preparing and posting complex journal entries and performing detailed account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and support external financial audit engagements by preparing necessary supporting documentation and responding accurately and promptly to auditor inquiries; support the team on any ad‑hoc projects.
• Collaborate directly with the Controller to manage key monthly accounting functions and deliver accurate financial data.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, provide operational support to the Accounts Payable (AP) team, and diligently maintain all vendor and customer agreements.
• Oversee and manage the monthly end‑to‑end corporate credit card reconciliation process.

• A minimum of 3 years of dedicated experience in General Ledger and/or Staff accounting roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Prior experience thriving and being highly effective in a fast‑paced, dynamic tech startup environment.
• Prior experience implementing and improving business processes and systems, including process documentation.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• A proactive self‑starter mentality with the ability to take full ownership of tasks from inception to completion.
• High level of attention to detail, excellent organizational skills and the proven ability to efficiently prioritize competing demands and consistently meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills for conveying complex financial information to both the finance team and cross‑functional partners.
• Familiarity with Net Suite or other major ERP systems is a significant advantage.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Flexible paid time off plus 10 paid holidays.
• Tax‑deferred 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave for all full‑time employees including 12 weeks paid parental leave for the birthing mother and 6 weeks paid parental leave for the non‑birthing parent.
• Subsidized EV charging and pre‑tax commuter benefits.

Our DE&I Philosophy:
Lunar Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, developing and retaining diverse talent by supporting an inclusive workplace.

Our Compensation Philosophy:
Our goal is to ensure that all Lunar Energy employees are fairly compensated. The salary range estimate for this position depending on level of experience is $120,000‑$150,000 USD
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The actual offer, reflecting the total compensation package & benefits, will be at the company’s sole discretion, and determined by factors including but not limited to years of experience, job level, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. The company also reserves the right to amend or modify this job description, employee perks, and benefits at any time.