Accountant

Responsibilities

• Expense Management & Vendor Payments
• Manage all employee and company spending through Ramp, including issuing employee cards, approving expenses, paying vendor invoices, and collecting W-8/W-9 documentation.
• Maintain vendor records and ensure accurate, complete payment documentation.
• Accounting Operations
• Work in QuickBooks to create and manage purchase orders (POs), process accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR), and oversee company account transactions.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis.
• Maintain accurate, organized digital and system-based financial records.
• Reporting & Investor Updates
• Use Standard Metrics to prepare and submit monthly financial packages to investors.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budget preparation, forecast updates, and variance analysis.
• Compliance & Audits
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations.
• Provide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP standards.
• Process Improvement
• Monitor financial workflows and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Keep accounting processes aligned with company growth and evolving needs.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
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Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced or startup environment.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Ramp (or similar), and familiarity with Standard Metrics.
• Strong understanding of GAAP standards.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Additional Information

CX2 is a next-generation defense technology company founded to deliver spectrum dominance for the United States and our allies. CX2's AI-enabled hardware and software platforms detect, disrupt and defend the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air, sea and space domains. We are seeking an Accountant to manage our day-to-day financial operations. You will be responsible for maintaining accurate records, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting leadership with timely, reliable data. This role requires hands-on experience in accounting systems, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and collaboratively. This position requires daily onsite presence in El Segundo, CA and cannot be handled via a remote setting. Local candidates will take precedence; no relocation is offered.

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