Atomic Machines

Accounting Lead

Emeryville or Santa Clara, California · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$125k-$150kDetected 5 days ago

SQLAccountingExcelTaxProcurementERPGAAPInternal AuditAccounts Payable

About the role

We're looking for a sharp, proactive Accountant to join our lean finance team at Atomic Machines.
If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives on ownership, loves solving complex problems, and gets energized by the pace of a high-growth startup, this role is for you.
Reporting to the senior accounting leader, this position provides learning potential in all facets of accounting and opportunities for well charted, merit-based, career growth.

Own the month-end close calendar, driving it to completion on schedule by coordinating cutoff across the AP, payroll, and operations functions
Maintain a well-organised, audit-ready general ledger - clean account structure, consistent methodology, and complete support for every material balance
Collaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure proper subledger cut-off and accurate accruals at period end
Partner with Facilities, Operations, and Procurement to capture accruals for commitments that are not yet in the AP subledger
Maintain internal controls over the close process - ensuring segregation of duties, approval documentation, and support retention are consistent with a pre-IPO control environment

Familiarity with accounting tools like Bill.com, Ramp, Carta, and experience with any scaled ERP system with focus in the manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with significant career investments made in the field
Support tax and audit preparation by organising the financial data and supporting schedules required by external auditors and tax preparation parties

A CPA license, or CPA track, is strongly preferred
Experience in Big 4 accounting firms is a plus
Experience with SQL or BI dashboard development is a plus
3+ years of experience in accounting - preference will be given to associate and senior level personnel employed by CPA firms, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, hardware, or capital-intensive clients

Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, with expertise in leases, debt, and equity transactions, with working knowledge of revenue recognition and inventory accounting

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