Staff Accountant

About This Role

The Staff Accountant supports day-to-day accounting operations and collaborates cross-functionally across the organization. This role is integral to month-end close and daily accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial records, and suits a proactive individual eager to learn and execute with precision in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume day-to-day accounting transactions, including corporate card (Ramp) review and coding, T&E processing, general ledger activity, and daily cash and bank activity, following company policy
• Support the month-end and quarter-end close process by preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, fixed asset additions, prepaid expense amortization, and supporting schedules for review from senior team members
• Assist with GAAP financial statements, including intercompany transactions, and support senior team members on trial balance review and technical research
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Supply Chain, Operations, and Engineering teams to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment
• Support annual audit initiatives by preparing and delivering timely, accurate documentation to external auditors
• Identify opportunities to streamline manual processes and help implement new workflows, AI automation, and systems
• Assist with ad hoc reporting and support ongoing projects as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years of accounting experience in public accounting (Big Four preferred) or at a start-up or high-growth technology or manufacturing company

Nice to have:

• CPA License or CPA candidate
• Proficiency in Excel and ERP Systems (e.g., NetSuite)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Tech-savvy with a track record of picking up new systems quickly and a comfort with automation and AI tools
• Passionate about accounting operations and growth, with a hands-on, roll-up your sleeves mentality and the ability to navigate a fast-paced, ever-changing start-up environment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay)
• FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Free daily lunch while working onsite
• Fully-stocked kitchen
• Unlimited PTO
• Casual dress code
• Generous pre-IPO stock option grants
• Relocation assistance
• Annual bonuses (coming soon!)

About the Company

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams. The company was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. It employs 500+ people across 5 global offices, headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London.