Senior Accountant

Persona AI is developing and commercializing rugged, multi-purpose humanoid robots that perform real work. Persona’s founding team has a decades-long history in humanoid robotics, bionics, and product development delivering robust hardware that has touched the stars, worked miles below the surface of the ocean, and even roamed Disney Parks. Our mission is focused squarely on shipping beautiful, reliable products at massive scale, while building a customer-focused team to achieve these aims.

Join Our Team

We invite talented professionals to join our fast-growing and exciting humanoid robotics company, where innovation in robotics, manufacturing, and artificial intelligence is transforming the future of industry. As we expand our research, development, and manufacturing capabilities, we are looking for a Senior Accountant who wants to contribute to a dynamic, technology-driven organization shaping the next generation of robotics solutions.

Position Overview

The Senior Accountant will support the finance and accounting functions of a rapidly growing robotics company with significant R&D and manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of accounting experience in the research & development (R&D) and manufacturing industries and will play a key role in financial reporting, cost accounting, and operational financial support.

This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.

• Support manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and production variance analysis.

• Track, analyze, and report on R&D expenses and project costs.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.

• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for manufacturing and R&D programs.

• Support internal and external audit processes and maintain documentation for compliance.

• Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate accounting policies.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and operations teams to analyze production costs and improve financial reporting processes.

• Contribute to process improvements and ERP system enhancements as the company continues to scale.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience in R&D-driven or manufacturing environments.

• Solid understanding of GAAP and cost accounting principles.

• Experience with inventory accounting and manufacturing cost structures.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

• Experience with ERP systems used in manufacturing environments (such as SAP, NetSuite, or Oracle).

• Experience supporting R&D project accounting and financial analysis.

• Experience supporting audit and compliance activities.

Why join Persona AI?

• You'll shape technology that's redefining the possibilities of robotics and human interaction.

• Work alongside passionate teammates who value diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.

• Enjoy full access to advanced prototyping tools, labs, and the freedom to experiment and innovate.

• We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work environment, and equity opportunities.