Senior Accountant II

About Epirus:   Epirus is a high-growth technology company developing solid-state, software-defined directed energy systems that enable unprecedented counter-electronics effects and power management solutions to  optimize  power efficiency in defense and commercial applications. With a constant emphasis on innovation, we are redefining the future of power to bring tomorrow’s capabilities to life, today. And  that’s  just the beginning.     Job Summary:     The Senior Accountant II plays a key role in the month-end close process and in maintaining  the accuracy and integrity of the company’s financial records. This role  is responsible for  preparing and analyzing journal entries, performing detailed account reconciliations, supporting financial reporting, and helping improve accounting processes as the company grows.   The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong in US GAAP, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving processes and systems.   Responsibilities:     Month-End Close & Financial Reporting   Prepare routine and journal entries across key areas such as accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, leases, payroll, and revenue transactions   Perform timely and accurate account reconciliations, including use of BlackLine   Investigate and resolve reconciling items and unusual variances   Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting   Assist with preparation of internal financial reports and schedules   Perform flux and variance analyses to explain period-over-period changes in financial results   Ensure assigned areas are accounted for in accordance with US GAAP and company accounting policies   Process Improvement and Cross-Functional Support   Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows   Support implementation and enhancement of new accounting tools and systems   Partner with AP, Payroll, Cost Accounting, FP&A, and Operations to research issues and ensure accurate financial data   Assist in maintaining allocation methodologies and recurring accounting processes   Internal Controls and Compliance   Follow established internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data   Prepare documentation to support internal and external audit requests   Assist in preparing audit schedules and PBC (Prepared by Client) support   Help ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal accounting policies   Basic Qualifications:   Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field   Big 4 public accounting experience   8 years of progressive accounting experience, including public or public-company-ready experience.   Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial statement structure.   Proficiency  in Oracle  Fusion is a plus .   Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, reconciliations).   Preferred Skills and Experience:   CPA license (active or inactive).   Experience in a manufacturing, government contracting, or multi-entity environment.   Prior team leadership, supervisory experience, or strong mentoring capabilities.   Experience improving or designing accounting processes and control environments.   Additional Requirements:   Regular travel is not anticipated for this role; however, occasional trips could be necessary to support customer meetings, attend training events and/or meet with government regulators.   I TAR REQUIREMENTS:    To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR  here .     People are the most important part of Epirus – and always come first. We don’t believe in the word impossible and are always asking “why not” as work to usher in a new paradigm of power efficiency. Our fast-growing team is agile, creative, and innovative. We support a culture of constant learning and sense of belonging among our team members and know that mentorship matters. We embrace diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace and beyond. To deliver on our mission, we are always looking for problem solvers, changemakers and innovators to join our fast-growing team.    As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.  For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $117,300 — $143,000 USD