Junior Staff Accountant

Company:Evolv Optic is a leading supplier of precision machined optical blanks. We are shaping the future together with our collaborators and customers. The same experienced team that made our company a respected leader in our field remains on the front lines, keeping production humming and delivering an array of high-quality components. We are proud and honored to be a partner to our customers for their optical component needs providing best-value solutions to meet their priorities, including cost, schedule, and assured quality.

The forecast for the future is bright. We have begun expansion into large, complex optical components by pulling together theright team, theright technology, and theright methodsto provide best-value solutions to ground-based and space-based imaging, semiconductor industry, and high energy optics, such as laser fusion and directed energy.

Pay Range: $25-$30 per hour

Position Summary

We are seeking an early-career Staff Accountant to support day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or early professional who wants broad exposure to accounting in a manufacturing environment and the opportunity to grow with a small, technical company.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and customer billing
• Record and reconcile general ledger transactions
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Prepare bank, credit card, and account reconciliations
• Assist with inventory accounting, including tracking materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Help maintain job costing and project accounting for custom optics programs
• Support payroll processing and employee expense reports
• Assist with financial reports, budgets, and audits as needed
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with company policies and GAAP
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and purchasing teams to resolve discrepancies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or near completion)
• 1–3 years of accounting or finance experience (internships welcome)
• Basic understanding of accounting principles and financial statements
• Proficiency with Excel (formulas, basic analysis)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a small-team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to manufacturing or cost accounting
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., Quick Books, Epicor, SAP, or similar)
• Interest in technical or manufacturing industries
• CPA eligibility or intent to pursue CPA (not required)

What We Offer

• Hands-on experience across multiple areas of accounting
• Direct exposure to manufacturing, inventory, and project costing
• Mentorship and growth opportunities in a small company
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Stable, mission-driven work supporting advanced technology programs

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee can be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is low.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.

The employee must occasionally life and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision.

This position is subject to US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), which require US person status. A “US person” is defined by these regulations as a US citizen, US lawful permanent resident (i.e., “green card holder”), political asylee, or refugee.

All employees must also be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required consistent with federal law (Form I-9). Export control assessments are conducted separately to ensure compliance with ITAR/EAR.

The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

Evolv Optic is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic protected by state or federal law.