Accounting Manager

Outpost

$110K — $150K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA Required
  • 4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting
  • Strong management of U.S. GAAP
  • Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)
  • Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
  • Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts
  • Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis
  • Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
  • Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)
  • Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment
  • Lead external audits and determine required documentation
  • Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)
  • Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements.

Benefits

  • Incentive Stock Options
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • PTO
  • Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee
Full Job Description
Accounting Manager

Location: Playa Vista, California (full time, on-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and owning monthly close activities and audits. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
  • Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts
  • Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis
  • Accounts Payable Ownership: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
  • Accounts Receivable Ownership: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)
  • Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment
  • Lead external audits and determine required documentation
  • Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)
  • Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements.


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA Required
  • 4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting
  • Strong management of U.S. GAAP
  • Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)
  • Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
  • Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
  • Demonstrated ability having ownership of accounting processes
  • Experience in manufacturing or government contracting environments


Compensation & Benefits
  • $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
  • Incentive Stock Options
  • Annual performance-based bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
  • PTO
  • Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee

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