Senior Accountant
oconnor groupCoatesville, PA
Senior Accountant
oconnor groupCoatesville, PA
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Senior Accountant Ghost Robotics is the industry leader in legged robotic systems that not only help our customers solve complex operational, national security, and technical challenges to save lives, reduce harm and improve outcomes. Ghost Robotics is hiring a Senior Accountant to be the operational backbone of a finance function that is actively maturing. You will own the day-to-day accounting cycle, partner directly with the Controller on month-end close, and bring discipline to inventory, AP, and multi-jurisdiction sales tax workflows.
Key Responsibilities:
- Month-end close and general ledger
- Own assigned areas of the monthly close, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Accounts Payable
- Manage and optimize the end-to-end AP process including invoice intake, coding, three-way match against POs and receipts, and payment runs
- Support vendor relationships and partner with the Controller on invoice and PO dispute resolution
- Maintain vendor master files including W-9 and sales tax exemption maintenance and ensure 1099 compliance
- Tax compliance
- Prepare and support multi-state sales tax, payroll tax, and other indirect tax filings under Controller review
- Maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates
- Systems, controls, and process
- Work in the company's ERP and finance tool stack (Quickbooks, RAMP, FloQast, Paylocity, Odoo)
Document accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure internal controls are consistently followed and identify opportunities to improve current processes including automating manual workflows where possible.
Support audit readiness and internal controls in partnership with the Controller
Requirements:
- Minimum Experience 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time in a manufacturing, hardware, SaaS, or inventory-heavy business
- Hands-on ownership of month-end close, AP, and inventory accounting
- Deep understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting
- Practical experience with multi-state sales and payroll tax filings
- Comfort working in a growing finance function where processes are being refined, not just maintained
Internal and external customer experience focus, with the ability to partner across operations, procurement, and vendors without losing accounting rigorERP fluency and the judgment to know when to fix a process versus escalate itStrong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication, able to translate accounting issues for non-finance partners
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and modern accounting and finance platforms
Self-directed in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, and operates professionally with internal and external stakeholders
Experience supporting filings, audits, or correspondence with government agencies is preferred
Minimum EducationBS/BA Accounting, Finance or related degree required. Master's degree preferred. CPA or CPA-track is a plus, not a requirement
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Experience level
Senior
Location
Coatesville, PA
Occupation
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