Staff Accountant

Job Title: Staff Accountant

Location: Campbell, CA - hybrid

Salary Range: $64,000 - $96,000, plus bonus eligible

Who we are: Lynx delivers modular, open standards–based software that transforms how high-assurance, mission-critical edge systems are built, deployed, and maintained. Our secure edge computing solutions enable innovation and operational excellence in the world’s most demanding environments, from aerospace and defense to commercial and industrial systems. We partner across industries including automotive, medical, and critical infrastructure to deliver tailored solutions aligned with each customer’s mission and operational requirements. Our key products and services are: 

• MOSA.ic: LYNX MOSA.ic™ is a modular software framework and architecture purpose-built for mission-critical edge computing. Based on the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA), it provides a flexible foundation for building secure, scalable, and certifiable edge systems.
• LYNX MOSA.ic.AI: LYNX MOSA.ic.AI is a unified CPU and GPU software platform that enables deterministic, certifiable deployment of AI and advanced workloads in mission-critical edge systems. It brings control, performance, and lifecycle governance together, allowing AI to operate predictably within safety-critical environments without compromising certification or system integrity. 
• CoreSuite 2.0: CoreSuite 2.0 is Lynx’s safety-critical GPU for graphics enablement framework designed for mission-critical edge computing systems. It provides hardware-accelerated graphics, visualization, and video processing capabilities that can be certified for high-assurance systems.
• Services: Lynx Services is Lynx’s professional services organization that helps customers design, integrate, certify, deploy, and maintain safety- and security-critical systems. It supports industries like aerospace, defense, automotive, and industrial computing through consulting, engineering, integration, and lifecycle support, reducing development risk and accelerating certification in standards-driven, mission-critical environment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking a detail-oriented, Staff Accountant to join the Lynx finance team. While not required, prior experience with order entry, billing, contract management, AR analysis, revenue recognition, and process improvement is preferred. This individual will manage a low volume of transactions requiring significant attention to detail, including order entry, invoicing, revenue recognition, and cash collections. Working with the finance team, this individual will also help improve processes across Lynx and its subsidiaries in the government contracting and commercial sectors. This position offers growth opportunities, as this individual could grow to manage the sales tax and other compliance reporting over time. This role works closely with the Controller, Sr. Accounting Manager, and other colleagues across the organization to support business growth and potential future mergers and acquisitions. Additional hours are required on the last business day of each month to ensure all orders are processed.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Accountant duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

·       Responsible for timely invoicing and purchase order processing for multiple entities

·       Able to support the evaluation and optimization for order-to-cash processes across multiple business models and entities

·       Month end reconciliations for all balance sheet accounts

·       Work cross-functionally to standardize procedures, drive process improvements, and streamline revenue accounting operations for four entities

·       Assist Sr. Accounting Manager and Sr. Staff Accountant with ensuring revenue recognition for four entities

·       Assist with timely reporting of internal revenue and invoicing metrics

·       Oversight of AR Process to ensure customer accounts remain current

·       Review customer contracts and purchase orders to ensure compliance

·       Monitor and review backlog with Professional Services team

·       Maintain customer portals and update customer certs & recs as needed

·       Support year-end audit process and interface with external auditors

·       Assist Sr. Accounting Manager with cost allocations and other close-related entries

·       Assist Controller and Sr. Accounting Manager with other projects as necessary

Qualifications and Requirements:

·       Prior accounting and billing/invoicing experience a plus

·       Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business or equivalent

·       Attention to detail is required

·       Understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition rules spanning software and services business models

·       Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills

·       Ability to work cross-functionally with other teams, several of which are in other offices

·       Experience with the following business applications is highly desirable:  NetSuite, Salesforce, Customer portals, such as Exostar

·       Intermediate/advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

·       Practical hands-on experience in a fast-paced, rapidly growing, and evolving business environment

·       Experience in software industry, professional services businesses or government subcontracts is preferred

Sound Exciting? Get in touch today! We have very robust benefits including: 

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options 
• 401K with generous employer match 
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays 
• Remote work opportunities based on role 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 
• Career growth and professional development opportunities 

Lynx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity and/or expression, or other characteristics or status protected by law.