Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Location:

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

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.

• 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:
  Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
• Accounts Receivable:
  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., Quick Books 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

• 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 (Quick Books, Net Suite, 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

• $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.