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Accounting Specialist

DrivemodeMountain View, California, United StatesHybrid, Onsite

Our Mission:


Driving technology always feels old. Not by a little bit. We believe vehicles can be a thousand times smarter, safer, and more connected to the world around us, and our mission is to see it happen. In 2019, we joined forces with Honda as their first startup acquisition, and now we’re expanding our vision into building the future of electric vehicles (BEV) for millions of people around the world.

Why Drivemode: 


Join Drivemode for an exciting startup environment and a vibrant culture that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits. By becoming a part of our team, you'll contribute to a crucial mission that revolutionizes the way people engage with vehicles, addressing both business needs and the world's environmental challenges. This presents an exceptional opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market.

About The Role


: You’ll be the finance team’s go-to accountant—turning daily transactions into clear, actionable insights. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will own the full accounting cycle—from journal entries and the monthly close to system optimization—while partnering with cross-functional teams to keep approvals seamless and data flowing. If you thrive on precision and want to build a scalable finance foundation for a tech-forward company, we’d love to meet you.

What You'll Do:


  • Ensure full compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
  • Prepare and reconcile balance-sheet accounts and P&L statements.
  • Reconcile cash flow and manage A/P and A/R.
  • Support tax filings and coordinate with external tax advisors.
  • Audit financial records and transactions to safeguard accuracy and compliance.
  • Systems Management, Data Analysis & Forecasting
  • Implement, maintain, and optimize accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero); act as system administrator and integrate with other business tools.
  • Use advanced Excel/Google Sheets functions (SUMIF, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables) to maintain financial databases, analyze data, and produce reports.
  • Deliver dashboards, visualizations, and cost projections that equip leadership to make faster, smarter decisions

What We Are Looking For


  • 3+ years of full-cycle accounting with solid GAAP knowledge
  • Advanced Excel & Google Sheets (XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables, Power Query, basic macros); data-driven mindset.
  • QuickBooks or Xero admin experience, including integrations with other business tools.
  • Detail-oriented communicator who streamlines workflows and meets tight deadlines.

Nice to Have


  • Strong close, reconciliation, and reporting skills; able to turn numbers into clear insights.
  • Multi-currency experience

$76,000 - $110,000 a yearThis is the position's total compensation package including the company's bonus structure. This position also comes with full benefits. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to demonstrated skill set, years and depth of relevant experience, and some role-dependent factors. We welcome direct conversations with each candidate about compensation in all of our initial calls.

EEOC Statement


Drivemode is proud of a very diverse team with employees coming from 5 continents/20 countries as of today. Diversity in our workplace has played an important part in our success; we recognize each employee’s unique background, knowledge, experiences, ideas, and viewpoints which are all critical in developing a product that has the greatest impacts on drivers all over the world.Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique. Apply for this job

Life at Drivemode

Drivemode enables smarter, safer, connected driving in any vehicle. Drivemode was founded in 2014 by entrepreneurs from Zipcar and Tesla Motors who set out to fundamentally change the way consumers use technology in the car. Drivemode offers a mobile-based connected car platform through a consumer-facing Android app, driver assistance and analytics for fleet managers, and a bring-your-own-device connected car solution for automakers. The Drivemode app transforms a user's phone into a car's central computing device allowing voice-to-text messaging, music player overlay on navigation, “Do Not Disturb” mode, message auto-reply, and personalized travel recommendations. The Drivemode app has an automotive-grade interface designed and developed to adhere to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration safety guidelines for driving apps. Drivemode has raised $9.2M from industry leaders. Learn more at https://drivemode.com or download Drivemode at bit.ly/getdrivemode.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Vibrant Culture that Combines Impactful Work, Competitive Compensation, and Excellent Benefits2. Exceptional Opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and drive Honda's success in the EV market3. Proactive “can do” attitude and ability pivot on the fly4. Commitment to efficiency and maintaining a positive employee experience with an agile mindset5. Passion for HR and building a strong company culture through close collaboration with all stakeholders6. Drivemode provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristics that make you unique7. Exciting startup environment that combines impactful work, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits8. Contributing to the crucial mission of changing the way people engage with vehicles and helping solve the world's environmental challenges
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