Senior Accountant

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Senior Accountant to join our team.

Position Description

The Senior Accountant will be a key member of Oklo's accounting team, with primary responsibility for preparing and posting journal entries and completing timely, accurate account reconciliations as part of the monthly and quarterly close process. This role will own assigned close activities, investigate and resolve reconciling items, maintain clear supporting documentation, and help ensure the general ledger is complete and accurate.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to meet close and SEC reporting deadlines while partnering effectively with teams across the business.

Specific responsibilities may include:

• Prepare and post recurring and non-recurring journal entries in Net Suite, including accruals, prepaids, allocations, reclassifications, and other month-end adjustments
• Maintain complete journal-entry support and ensure entries are accurate, appropriately approved, and posted within the close timeline
• Complete assigned balance sheet and income statement account reconciliations in Flo Qast and tie balances to the Net Suite general ledger
• Research, document, and resolve reconciling items and unusual account activity on a timely basis
• Own assigned monthly and quarterly close tasks in Flo Qast and proactively communicate status, issues, and dependencies
• Run and analyze Net Suite general ledger, trial balance, and transaction-detail reports to support close activities and account reconciliations
• Prepare account roll-forwards, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for management and financial reporting review
• Partner with accounts payable, payroll, procurement, and other business teams to obtain complete and accurate information for journal entries and reconciliations
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting activities, including schedules used in SEC reporting
• Execute assigned internal controls and maintain documentation in accordance with company policies and SOX requirements
• Provide schedules and supporting documentation to internal and external auditors and respond to audit requests
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate journal-entry, reconciliation, and close processes
• Assist with accounting research and special projects, including documenting conclusions and proposed accounting treatment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Three to five years of progressive general accounting experience, including hands‑on month‑end close responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience preparing and posting journal entries and completing balance sheet account reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Bonus

Qualifications:

• Big 4 Preferred, CPA is a plus
• Master’s degree in accountancy
• Fast growth startup or public company experience
• Hands‑on experience using Net Suite for general ledger accounting and financial reporting
• Hands‑on experience using Flo Qast for account reconciliations and close management
• Experience reconciling and recording Stock Based Compensation & Payroll

We are looking for someone that is:

• Close ownership - takes responsibility for assigned tasks and consistently meets monthly and quarterly close deadlines
• Attention to detail - prepares accurate journal entries and reconciliations supported by clear, complete documentation
• Analytical thinking - understands account activity, identifies unusual items, and explains period-over-period changes
• Problem solving - researches and resolves reconciling items and accounting issues in a timely manner
• Organization - manages multiple accounts, schedules, and deadlines in a…