Staff Accountant

JOB TITLE: Staff Accountant

REPORTS TO: VP Controller

STATUS: Full time, exempt

LOCATION: Hybrid, Avon Lake, OH

SALARY RANGE: $80,000-$90,000/year based on experience and interview outcome

BENEFITS: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, optional FSA, 401k with employer match, life and AD&D insurance, Employee Assistance Program, short & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 21.67 days of paid time off + 10 holidays

About Tidal Vision:

Tidal Vision, is a biomaterials company transforming critical industries such as agriculture and

water treatment with innovative chitosan-based chemistries. Tidal Vision has closed an

oversubscribed $140M Series B financing round in 2025. Investors in the round include

Cambridge Companies SPG, Eni Next (the corporate venture arm of Eni S.p.A), Milliken, KIRKBI Climate, Convent Capital, SWEN Capital Partners; Blue Ocean Fund, MBX Capital, Oman Investment Authority and more.

We believe that sustainability should not require customers to compromise on price, convenience, or performance. Our mission is to create positive and systemic environmental impact by making our biopolymer solutions cost competitive, more convenient, and better performing than the synthetic chemicals we displace. We value innovation and take pride in challenging the status-quo; we choose to view obstacles as opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Staff Accountant will perform accounting activities and support the preparation of divisional financial reports to track the entity's assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liabilities, and other related financial activities. Responsible for supporting a full range of professional accounting duties, including but not limited to maintenance of the organization’s general ledger, preparation of financial reports, transaction processing, account reconciliations, fixed asset and lease accounting, inventory management procedures and assistance with compliance efforts related to taxes, internal controls and other areas as assigned.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Complete procedures to support accurate inventory accounting, partnering with the operations team for inventory counts, cost accounting, calculation of Cost of Goods Sold, understanding of key variances, and improvement of processes to improve accuracy of accounting in this area.

• Monitoring and analyzing accounting data and supporting the production of monthly and annual financial statements.

• Support company Controller in preparation of monthly account reconciliations, journal entries and financial statements.

• Review financial activity in key areas including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and benefits and taxes.

• Identify company trends and transactions that require coordination with corporate finance or review to ensure proper accounting methods, policies and principles.

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal control environment.

• Prepare documentation to support completion of the company’s annual audits, sales tax, property tax and income tax returns.

• Maintain fixed asset listings, post depreciation, complete lease accounting calculations and monthly entries and reconcile financial information to the general ledger.

• Other duties as assigned by company Controllers and Finance Management Team.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.


• 3+ years of related experience, preferably in private company manufacturing environments.

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build professional relationships with members and cross functional teams while facilitating a collaborative environment.

• Exhibits a high attention to detail and accuracy and ability to take initiative.

• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite of products.

• Ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and balance priorities. Strong sense of responsibility, accountability, and pride in delivering quality results.

• High level knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and cost accounting.

• Proven ability to effectively navigate various accounting and reporting software platforms.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Desire and aptitude to grow accounting team’s skillsets.

• Strong troubleshooting and presentation skills.

Licensing & Special Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.


• CPA preferred but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed primarily within Tidal Vision’s warehouses, offices, and production facilities.


• Travel will be up to 25%. Sites currently include Everett, WA, Traer, IA, SC, Michigan, Ohio, Arizona, but additional sites may be added.


• Must adhere to all company safety standards and wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated areas and while on-site.


• Must be able to work in conditions where temperatures may fluctuate.


• Physical ability to lift and carry up to 33 pounds required; must be able to pull, push, twist, balance, and move with general ease.

About Tidal Vision’s Unique Work Culture:

Tidal Vision strives to build and invest in the highest performing and most innovative team. We put our people and customers above process, avoid company-wide rules as much as possible, and have the courage to take unusual approaches to advance our mission. With this approach, we believe we can create a more flexible, fun, stimulating, creative, collaborative, and innovative organization.

Our commitment to developing, practicing and promoting direct and open communication, responsibility and freedom, and leading with and seeking context is a responsibility for every role at Tidal Vision.

We value new ideas and encourage the team to apply creativity and invent new solutions to meet challenging demands. We foster open, direct communication, and a collaborative working environment through our unique approach to work culture . We value our employees and demonstrate that through our compensation and benefits programs and opportunities for growth and development.

Tidal Vision provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.