Associate - Accounting

Key Responsibility Areas:

Own the corporate accounting function and complete timely, accurate month-end and year-end financial closes.
Architect and oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor onboarding and purchase order (PO) management to the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.
Lead the implementation of a scalable financial infrastructure (ERP/Procurement tools) built on robust systems and processes.
Prepare comprehensive financial statements, manage accounting data feeding business insights, and assist in preparing board decks and investor reporting materials.
Collaborate with FP&A to conduct variance analysis, understand spend velocity, and prepare quarterly and annual cash forecasts.
Lead grant and debt administration, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including reporting and the preparation of reimbursement requests for government or private funding.
Maintain the fixed asset register to track R&D capital expenditures.
Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness, and coordinate with external partners to manage federal, state, and local tax filings.
Oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risk and develop standard operating procedures for all accounting and procurement workflows.
Lead the preparation and documentation for Federal and State R&D tax credits; collaborate with engineering teams to capture qualifying activities and costs to maximize tax incentives.
Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance and manage exemption certificates for R&D-related purchases.

Ideal Experience & Skillsets

• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
• Strong background in general ledger management and financial reporting, with a deep understanding of GAAP compliance and audit readiness (experience in a hard-tech, manufacturing, or engineering environments is ideal).
• Advanced proficiency in accounting software/ERPs and Excel to support the financial close, data analysis, and reporting.
• Familiarity with procurement software and the integration of PO systems with the general ledger.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to support FP&A activities.
• Proven experience documenting and preparing R&D tax credit claims, including labor allocation and qualifying research expenses (QREs).
• Proven organizational skills to effectively oversee internal controls and document standard operating procedures.
• A track record of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic, and the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Company Benefits

• Salary range $120,000-$145,000
• Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
• Employee equity stock options
• 20 days PTO