Senior Accountant & Operations Specialist

Description

Pocket Radar, Inc. designs, engineers and manufactures revolutionary speed tracking technology for a wide-range of applications. By providing an affordable and convenient solution to pro-performance radar technology, we have forged a new standard in accurate speed based training making it accessible to the masses.

Why This Role Matters

We believe every great organization stands on a strong foundation. This role protects that foundation by ensuring clarity, stability, and trust in financial and operational systems, giving leaders reliable information and sound recommendations to guide the business.

Under general supervision from the Director of Finance & Operations, this role independently evaluates significant financial and operational issues, compares alternatives, and makes decisions or substantive recommendations on internal controls, accounting processes, and business systems. Leadership may review recommendations and approve major policy, spending, or contractual changes.

The goal is not only to support today’s business needs, but to build a durable financial and operational foundation that enables long-term success for our people, customers, and the company.

How You Will Contribute

Accounting

• Prepare and analyze complex AP, AR, and ledger issues; implement corrective actions and controls.
• Lead month end, quarter end and year-end close cycles including preparing and reviewing journal entries and financial statements.
• Lead the reconciliation process by reviewing balance sheet, bank and sub-ledger accounts to ensure data accuracy. Responsible for investigating variances and making appropriate corrections.
• Evaluate vendor terms, contract risks, and expense controls; recommend corrective actions.
• Assess internal control weaknesses and independently design process improvements; recommend policy changes and implement approved solutions.
• Responsible for leading the budgeting cycle, cash flow forecasting, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial reporting and provide information for all departments
• Assess compliance risks with tax advisers; recommend controls, corrective actions and implement changes as necessary.
• Recommend and implement software or workflow enhancements to streamline financial data accessibility and internal controls. Evaluate current accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, Bill.com, Zoho); recommend configurations and integrations to improve controls and reporting.
• Process payroll semi-monthly ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Operations

• Evaluate sales administration controls; recommend approval and data integrity improvements.
• Analyze processes, compare alternatives, and implement approved improvements independently.
• Define KPIs, interpret trends, and advise leadership on policy and resource allocation.
• Lead assigned Finance and Operations improvement projects under general supervision, selecting methods and resolving substantive issues.
• Lead and design workflow automation, document controls, and access safeguards; evaluate risks and recommend system changes.
• Lead vendor evaluations, process audits, and system rollouts; recommend solutions based on cost, risk, and scalability.
• Partner with Operations Lead to ensure the operations team is properly staffed and provide support when needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate financial analysis and reporting that guide sound financial decisions
• Reliable, integrated systems that enable efficient sales, payroll, and key-account support
• A consistent, scalable operational foundation that supports confident decisions and long-term growth

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Why They Matter

Doing meaningful work requires us to be present, engaged, and able to interact effectively with our team, our tools, and our work environment. The physical demands of this role support that contribution and include:

• Presence and focus – Ability to sit or remain at a workstation for extended periods while maintaining attention and engagement.
• Hands in action – Regular use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment.
• Connection through communication – Ability to communicate, listen, and exchange information effectively with others.
• Light lifting – Occasional lifting, carrying, or moving of lightweight office materials or equipment.
• Flexibility in movement – Occasional reaching, bending, standing, walking, and other movement necessary to perform the role.
• Travel and connection beyond the workplace – Ability and willingness to travel as needed for company meetings, partner or customer engagements, industry events, training, and other business-related activities. Travel may include local, domestic, and occasional overnight travel, depending on the needs of the role.

Why Pocket Radar

• We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. 100% paid for employees!
• 401(k) with a company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Opportunities to grow within the company

Requirements

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• 3+ years’ experience in finance, accounting or related roles – preferably in a small to mid-sized business environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online
• Knowledge of eCommerce Tools, such as Shopify and Amazon, experience is preferred
• Sales tax compliance experience preferred
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Experience with Zoho is preferred
• Ability to perform specialized financial and operational work under general supervision using relevant training, experience, and knowledge.
• Proven ability to lead leaders, influence across functions, build trust, and translate strategy into accountable execution.
• Demonstrates a willingness to embrace and leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, improve decision-making, and support continuous innovation.

Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and demonstrated capability may be considered, where appropriate.