Defense Unicorns

Accounting Manager

Defense Unicorns

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $116,875 - $158,125 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERP

About the role

  • Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll entries, and month-end/year-end close.
  • Prepare, review, and maintain accurate general ledger records and reconciliations.
  • Ensure timely preparation of financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, accruals, and prepayments.
  • Maintain internal controls and support ongoing improvements to accounting workflows.
  • Provide financial analysis, forecasts, budgets, and regular reporting to leadership.
  • Monitor cash flow, expenditures, and profitability metrics.
  • Support strategic planning with data-driven financial insights.
  • Prepare and manage audit deliverables, maintaining clear communication with external auditors.
  • Partner cross functionally with all departments to ensure financial accuracy and alignment across the organization.
  • Support implementation and optimization of accounting and ERP systems.
  • Maintain and develop accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of the close process.
  • Demonstrated success improving or automating accounting processes in a growing company.
  • Experience supporting external financial audits and preparing audit-ready workpapers.
  • Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with large data sets.
  • Efficient in managing workload and meeting deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks, or similar).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team.
Benefits
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • Premiums are 100% Company Paid
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options
  • Home Office Budget
  • Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
  • Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
full-cycle accountingaccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll entriesfinancial statementsgeneral ledgerfinancial analysisbudgetingaudit preparationdata analysis
Soft skills
attention to detailtime managementcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam collaborationorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadershipstrategic planning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting