Accounts Payable Clerk

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Position Summary: We're looking for an Accounts Clerk to own day-to-day accounting operations while supporting accurate reporting and clean financial close in a fast-moving manufacturing and government-contracting environment. You'll touch the full accounting cycle — from transaction processing through financial analysis — and your work will directly support leadership, board, and investor reporting as well as our government contract billing and compliance. This role suits someone who is hands-on, detail-driven, and comfortable building process where little exists yet. Responsibilities Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and routine bookkeeping. Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them promptly. Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis. Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support leadership planning, board reporting, and investor updates. Gather and organize documentation for tax filings and support the external tax preparation process. Help develop budgets by compiling financial data and partnering with management on planning. Conduct internal reviews of accounting records and processes, and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and efficiency. Help maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and stay current on relevant accounting standards. Support further development of ERP and accounts systems. Qualifications 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, and close. (Set the floor where you want it — I defaulted to a normal range in place of the original bilingual tiers.) Strong working knowledge of Excel for reporting, analysis, and data organization. Ability to prepare financial statements and interpret financial information with accuracy and attention to detail. Familiarity with accounting software and ERP platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, ADP, or Great Plains). Understanding of audit support, budget tracking, and general accounting procedures. Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain organized records, and communicate clearly in a structured environment. Nice to Have Experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or defense-technology company. Familiarity with government contract accounting and cost principles (FAR/DFARS, DCAA-compliant cost tracking) or govcon ERP systems. Experience with government contract accounting; including tracking of direct and indirect costs, contract billing, and documentation supporting allowable/unallowable cost treatment. Experience supporting a company through rapid headcount and revenue growth. Compensation: Salary: $55000- $80000 + Equity + Benefits ( Healthcare, Vision, Dental, 401k, and Lunch) About The Company We are an Aerospace & Defense startup headquartered in Gardena, CA. Our founding team hails from SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed Martin, and we are backed by Joint Staff-level military leadership and several Silicon Valley firms. With a world-class business development & leadership team already in place, we are well positioned to capitalize on already overwhelming demand.