Senior Accountant

About the Company

Panthalassa is a renewable energy and ocean technology company committed to rapidly developing and deploying technologies that will ensure a sustainable future for Earth by unlocking the vast energy potential of its oceans. The company is a public benefit corporation headquartered in Portland, Oregon.

Responsibilities

• Own and support core accounting operations, including accounts payable, procure-to-pay, and month-end close workflows
• Manage vendor onboarding, records, invoice intake, and payment preparation
• Maintain clean, accurate financial data in NetSuite, including transaction coding and process documentation
• Ensure invoices, bills, and expenses are coded accurately by department, project, and vendor
• Support timely month-end close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals
• Identify and automate repetitive or manual workflows using AI tools and ERP configuration
• Support audit, tax, compliance, and other finance requests

Requirements

• 5+ years of accounting or finance operations experience
• Strong accounting fundamentals and familiarity with U.S. GAAP
• Experience with accounts payable, vendor onboarding, and month-end close
• Proficiency with NetSuite or another ERP system
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial data
• Technology-forward mindset with interest in using AI and automation
• Strong communication skills for internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Experience in a startup, manufacturing, hardware, or energy environment
• Experience with ERP implementations or improving accounting processes

Benefits

• Cash compensation of $125,000 - $180,000
• Company equity
• 100% company-paid gold level PPO health, dental, vision, and disability insurance for employees and dependents
• Flexible paid time off
• 401(k) and FSA contribution options
• Relocation assistance to Portland