Staff Accountant

Walaris designs and develops AI-driven, software-defined, and hardware-enabled autonomous systems for defense and security applications. Our software platform uses artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide real-time situational awareness for air, land, and sea domains, enabling rapid decisions at machine speed. Our cutting-edge technology is utilized by customers across the defense, national security, government, marine, and critical infrastructure protection markets worldwide.

For our headquarters in Atlanta, we are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented accounting professional to take full ownership of the company's accounting operations starting as soon as possible. This position is responsible for handling day-to-day accounting activities and will require the ability to manage multiple topics in a dynamic, growing business environment. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to manage competing priorities, resolve complex accounting matters, and continuously improve accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, posting bills, journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintaining support schedules and documentations for significant balance sheet accounts

• Prepare and post accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments in line with accounting standards

• Monitor and reconcile inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts to ensure alignment with physical stock and customer invoicing

• Manage incoming invoices, including formal compliance checks and verification of correct cost center allocation

• Assist with the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and supporting financial schedules

• Support order-to-cash processes, including preparing quotes, issuing invoices, tracking payments, and updating order status in the CRM system

• Support tax-related processes and preparing the required documentation for our external tax advisors

• Conduct data research and compile reports, summaries, and responses to support management and controlling functions

• Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls

• Serve as the primary point of contact for accounting related matters and manage a broad range of financial responsibilities, taking on additional tasks and special projects as required

Job Requirements

• Certified CPA (or CPA eligible) or a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field combined with a Master’s degree in Accounting

• Strong accounting and finance background with a minimum of 4 years of practical experience in corporate accounting, preferably within the industrial sector

• Proficiency in advanced accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments, month-end close activities and year-end tax preparation

• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and its practical application

• Experience with revenue recognition and deferred revenue accounting, including accrual-based revenue recognition, maintaining deferred revenue schedules, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP (ASC 606).

• Basic knowledge of tax regulations and a willingness to further develop expertise in this area

• Experience working with Quickbooks, ERP systems, and/or inventory management systems preferred

• Experience supporting corporate mergers, entity reorganizations, or post-merger accounting integration, including general ledger transitions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting is preferred

• Experience related to DCAA accounting practices optional

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn new software packages

• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, as well as problem-solving skills

• High degree of initiative, as well as detail-oriented and reliable working style

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Export Control Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Walaris is a rapidly growing company building complex software systems for defense, national security, government, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide. We offer:

• Competitive starting salary

• Unlimited PTO

• Health benefits usable for medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401K

• Hybrid-friendly work environment

• Paid parental leave