Staff Accountant

Evolv is looking for a Staff Accountant to support our day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the integrity and accuracy of our accounting records.

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As a Staff Accountant, your sharp attention to detail, willingness to learn, and team-first mindset will directly support our financial reporting and compliance efforts—and contribute to a mission that matters.

• In the first 30 days, you will:
  • Understand the organizational structure and your responsibilities within Evolv
  • Build relationships within the Accounting team and key internal partners
  • Understand Evolv’s accounting policies, processes, systems (Net Suite, Salesforce, Workiva, Blackline), and internal controls
• Within 3 months, you will:
  • Take ownership of month-end close tasks, including account reconciliations and journal entries
  • Ensure timely execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and contribute to remediating any material weaknesses
  • Assist in researching technical accounting matters, such as new accounting standards and business transactions
  • Support the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q/K, Proxy Statement, 8-K, and others
  • Contribute to ad hoc projects and deepen your understanding of team roles and responsibilities
• By the end of the first year, you will:
  • Demonstrate a strong grasp of Evolv’s SOX control framework, with full remediation of material weaknesses in your area
  • Lead technical accounting research and clearly communicate findings across the business
  • Help accelerate close timelines and improve reporting accuracy
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to peers, sharing your technical knowledge and promoting a collaborative team culture
  • Confidently respond to auditor inquiries during quarterly reviews and the annual audit
  • Approach challenges with curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset—actively identifying opportunities to improve processes

• Financial Acumen:
  • Bring your degree in Accounting or Business Administration—and ideally experience in a Big 4 or public company to deepen your skills in managing core accounts and financial processes
• Technical Development:
  • You’ll take ownership of key financial areas, including Equity, Inventory, and SOX compliance. You’ll also help identify tools and solutions to remediate any material weaknesses
• Team Engagement:
  • Work closely with cross-functional partners to streamline close processes and deliver timely, accurate reports. Strong communication is essential—we value teamwork above all
• Innovation:
  • This is not a “just follow the process” kind of role. We want your ideas. From optimizing reconciliations to refining reporting, your voice will help shape how we work
• Reporting:
  • You’ll ensure all account reconciliations are completed on time and with precision, bringing transparency and integrity to our reporting

• This role reports to the Accounting Manager
• The team is a group of professionals committed to compliance and best practices, trust, collaboration, and on-going development through kindness, authenticity, courage, drive, and fun!

• Up to 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience;
  Big 4 and/or public company experience preferred but not required
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment through a public accounting firm or publicly traded company preferred
• Experience serving as a point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or CPA track is a plus, but not required
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems (Net Suite experience a plus)

• $150 Quarterly Perks Stipend:
  All employees receive a quarterly stipend to help cover the cost of the perks that are most meaningful to them.
• Unlimited PTO:
  Evolv encourages employees to maintain a healthy work-life balance with our unlimited paid time off policy.
• 401k Match:
  Secure your future with our generous 401k matching program.
• Equity:
  At Evolv, every employee is a shareholder and can share in our collective success.
• Calm Subscription:
  Access Calm’s premium wellness and meditation resources to support your mental health.
• Flexible Working:
  Enjoy the flexibility to work in a way that suits your lifestyle and commitments.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Pursue further education and professional development with our tuition reimbursement program.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career—ideally with up to 3 years of experience in accounting, preferably including time at a Big 4 or public company—to join a high-growth organization and build a solid foundation in financial reporting and compliance.