Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location: Playa Vista, California (full time, on-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and owning monthly close activities and audits. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts

• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis

• Accounts Payable Ownership: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals

• Accounts Receivable Ownership: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)

• Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

• Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment

• Lead external audits and determine required documentation

• Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)

• Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• CPA Required

• 4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)

• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting

• Strong management of U.S. GAAP

• Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)

• Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks

• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)

• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Demonstrated ability having ownership of accounting processes

• Experience in manufacturing or government contracting environments

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)

• Incentive Stock Options

• Annual performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) with company match

• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance

• PTO

• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State