Accountant

AccountantEmeryville or Santa Clara, California Atomic Machines is ushering in a new era of micromanufacturing with its Matter CompilerTM technology platform. This platform enables new classes of micromachines to be designed and built by providing manufacturing processes and a materials library that are inaccessible to semiconductor manufacturing methods. It unlocks MEMS manufacturing not only for device classes that could never be produced by semiconductor methods, but also for entirely new categories. Furthermore, this digital platform is fully programmable in the way 3D printing is digital—but whereas 3D printing produces parts of a single material using a single process, the Matter CompilerTM technology platform is a multi-process, multi-material system: bits and raw materials go in, and complete, functional micromachines come out. The Atomic Machines team has also created an exciting first device—made possible only through the Matter CompilerTM technology platform—that we will be unveiling to the world soon. Our offices are in Emeryville and Santa Clara, California.We're looking for a sharp, proactive Accountant to join our lean finance team at Atomic Machines. If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives on ownership, loves solving complex problems, and gets energized by the pace of a high-growth startup, this role is for you. Reporting to the senior accounting leader, this position provides learning potential in all facets of accounting and opportunities for well charted, merit-based, career growth. At Atomic Machines, we are inventing the future of how things are made. As an Accountant, you will play a crucial role in shaping the financial foundation of a cutting-edge startup that is revolutionizing micromanufacturing and digital fabrication. You will be responsible for building and optimizing financial processes, with a strong focus on month-end close, financial statement review, internal controls, and year-end audit.This is more than just an accounting role—it's an opportunity to be part of a team that is bringing atomically precise manufacturing to life. You will collaborate with the facilities, operations, procurement, and strategic growth teams to align financial processes with our ambitious mission. This role is based in Santa Clara with a once-a-month visit to our Emeryville office.What you'll do:Own the month-end close calendar, driving it to completion on schedule by coordinating cutoff across the AP, payroll, and operations functionsPrepare and post journal entries with full supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and GAAP complianceComplete key balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and deferred itemsPrepare the monthly financial statements package for Controller and Head of Finance review, including flux analysis and variance commentaryMaintain a well-organised, audit-ready general ledger — clean account structure, consistent methodology, and complete support for every material balanceCollaborate with Accounts Payable to ensure proper subledger cut-off and accurate accruals at period endPartner with Facilities, Operations, and Procurement to capture accruals for commitments that are not yet in the AP subledgerSupport tax and audit preparation by organising the financial data and supporting schedules required by external auditors and tax preparation partiesMaintain internal controls over the close process — ensuring segregation of duties, approval documentation, and support retention are consistent with a pre-IPO control environmentWhat you'll need:3+ years of experience in accounting - preference will be given to associate and senior level personnel employed by CPA firms, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, hardware, or capital-intensive clientsA first-principles mindset — you question assumptions, reframe problems from the ground up, and approach challenges with a foundational understanding rather than relying solely on precedentFamiliarity with accounting tools like Bill.com, Ramp, Carta, and experience with any scaled ERP system with focus in the manufacturing environmentAdvanced Excel and Google Sheet skillsExperience managing confidential information, exercising a high level of care of support data, and demonstrating exceptional attention to detailStrong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles, with expertise in leases, debt, and equity transactions, with working knowledge of revenue recognition and inventory accountingTeam player with the ability to deliver under pressure, meet deadlines, and adapt to a dynamic startup environmentBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with significant career investments made in the fieldBonus Points For:A CPA license, or CPA track, is strongly preferredExperience in Big 4 accounting firms is a plusExperience with SQL or BI dashboard development is a plusThe compensation for this position also includes equity and benefits.Salary Range$125,000 - $150,000 USD