Associate - Accounting
Accounting & Finance
Kearny, NJ, USA
USD 120k-145k / year + Equity
Posted on May 12, 2026
Key Responsibility Areas:
- Own the corporate accounting function and complete timely, accurate month-end and year-end financial closes.
- Architect and oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from vendor onboarding and purchase order (PO) management to the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable.
- Lead the implementation of a scalable financial infrastructure (ERP/Procurement tools) built on robust systems and processes.
- Prepare comprehensive financial statements, manage accounting data feeding business insights, and assist in preparing board decks and investor reporting materials.
- Collaborate with FP&A to conduct variance analysis, understand spend velocity, and prepare quarterly and annual cash forecasts.
- Lead grant and debt administration, ensuring adherence to compliance requirements, including reporting and the preparation of reimbursement requests for government or private funding.
- Maintain the fixed asset register to track R&D capital expenditures.
- Ensure GAAP compliance and audit readiness, and coordinate with external partners to manage federal, state, and local tax filings.
- Oversee internal controls to mitigate financial risk and develop standard operating procedures for all accounting and procurement workflows.
- Lead the preparation and documentation for Federal and State R&D tax credits; collaborate with engineering teams to capture qualifying activities and costs to maximize tax incentives.
- Oversee multi-state sales and use tax compliance and manage exemption certificates for R&D-related purchases.
Ideal Experience & Skillsets
- 5+ years of corporate accounting experience with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
- Strong background in general ledger management and financial reporting, with a deep understanding of GAAP compliance and audit readiness (experience in a hard-tech, manufacturing, or engineering environments is ideal).
- Advanced proficiency in accounting software/ERPs and Excel to support the financial close, data analysis, and reporting.
- Familiarity with procurement software and the integration of PO systems with the general ledger.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively across cross-functional teams to support FP&A activities.
- Proven experience documenting and preparing R&D tax credit claims, including labor allocation and qualifying research expenses (QREs).
- Proven organizational skills to effectively oversee internal controls and document standard operating procedures.
- A track record of thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment, demonstrating an exceptional work ethic, and the ability to take initiative.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Company Benefits
- Salary range $120,000-$145,000
- Comprehensive health benefits (e.g. medical/dental/vision)
- Employee equity stock options
- 20 days PTO