Staff Accountant

As our Staff Accountant, you will report directly to the Accounting Manager to enable an accurate, timely, and efficient financial close process at CFS.

We are a startup company that is moving rapidly to build a one-of-a-kind prototype fusion energy device, and this requires an outstanding accounting process to tell the financial story behind achieving fusion power to our investors and other stakeholders.

We’re looking for someone who can serve a key role in the execution of our monthly close process and annual audit, while also assisting with special projects for GAAP compliance, ERP optimization, and building a robust internal control environment at CFS.

The company is growing rapidly and this position offers a great way to join the company, add value immediately and have significant growth potential.

This team member will:

Execution of monthly close process, including preparation of journal entries, subledger reviews, and general ledger reconciliations strictly adhering to the close deadlines

Maintain detailed and accurate electronic records to support accounting close journal entries and reconciliations

Collaborate with FP&A team on annual budget, monthly/quarterly re-forecast and budget to actual analysis

Assist with year-end audit requests

Participate in the optimization of our ERP, Odoo and enhancement of related internal controls and process documentation

Prepare ad hoc reports for management – including various department requests

The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of these requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Economics preferred

Minimum 2 years Accounting or Audit experience

Strong knowledge of and exposure to US GAAP

Strong attention to detail

Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Ability to keep organized and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, startup company environment

Ability to work and manage time independently, as part of a collaborative team

A strong communicator (particularly written communication), with a service-oriented mindset

Additional experience and/or qualifications:

Experience with Odoo ERP system

Experience in Fixed Assets accounting

CPA preferred

Perform activities such as typing and sitting, for extended periods of time

Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call or long hours

Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat, cold, noise, fumes, strong magnets, lead (Pb), high voltage, high current, pressure systems, and cryogenics

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Full-time