Sourgum is transforming the $100B+ waste and recycling industry through cutting-edge technology that makes waste removal simpler, smarter, and more cost-effective. Our innovative haulsourcing platform powers high-quality waste and recycling services for businesses at significantly lower costs—saving our customers an average of 20%. Leveraging proprietary datasets, an advanced operating system, and a carefully curated network of 5,000+ trusted vendors, we help companies of all shapes and sizes streamline their operations while advancing sustainability efforts.

We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed company (just closed our Series A!) on a mission to modernize an outdated industry — and we’re just getting started. Our investors include Spark Capital, Founder Collective, Suffolk Technologies, 186 Ventures, and River Park Ventures, the same funds that backed category-defining companies like Slack, Anthropic, Uber, Venmo, and Amazon Pharmacy.

If you’re driven by the opportunity to build something groundbreaking, we’d love to meet you.

The Team:

The Finance team at Sourgum is building the foundation for scale. Our mission is to deliver timely, accurate, and actionable financial insights that fuel smarter decision-making across the company. From designing revenue recognition processes in a complex marketplace model to implementing scalable systems for payables and receivables, we’re creating the financial infrastructure that enables growth.

As an Accounting Manager, you’ll play a critical role in this effort — owning core accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and strengthening the processes that will set us up for long-term success.

The Role:

This is a role based out of Jersey City, NJ. Once office space is secured, employees will be expected to be in office Tuesday through Thursday.

We’re seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Accounting Manager to join our Finance team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, you’ll manage day-to-day accounting operations, own key portions of the month-end close, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our financial statements.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, is excited about building processes from scratch, and has the technical foundation to support Sourgum through its next stage of growth.

What you’ll be doing:

• Manage core accounting operations, including general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations.

• Own significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial schedules in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

• Assist with implementing and refining revenue recognition policies in line with ASC 606 for our marketplace model.

• Partner with the VP of Finance to design and implement scalable systems, controls, and reporting.

• Support external audit and tax processes by preparing documentation, schedules, and analyses.

• Drive process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.

The qualifications you need:

• CPA strongly preferred, not required.

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including experience as a Senior Accountant or Accounting Manager.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP; exposure to ASC 606 is a plus.

• Experience in startups, marketplaces, or other transaction-heavy businesses preferred.

• Advanced proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar).

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner cross-functionally.

• A self-starter mentality with a strong work ethic, grit, and desire to build from the ground up.

Benefits

• Company stock options as part of your compensation package, giving you the opportunity to share in our company's success and build long-term financial growth.

• A positive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and sustainability.

• Flexible/Unlimited PTO

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, LTD, Life Insurance, etc.), retirement plans (401K).

• Access to hundreds of gyms, studios, and wellness apps—all through one easy membership provided by your Wellhub.

• Yearly Personal Development Budget

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement within a growing company.