Accounting Manager

About the Role This is a hands-on, generalist accounting role at a fast-scaling AI-hardware company, and our first dedicated accounting hire. Reporting to the Controller, you will work across the full accounting cycle — from journal entries to reconciliations and reporting schedules.   You will prepare the work across AP, T&E, payroll and lease accounting, fixed assets, and the general ledger. It suits someone who wants range and wants to see how a complete accounting function gets built. The ideal candidate combines solid accounting fundamentals with a builder’s mindset.   What You’ll Do Month-End Close and General Accounting Prepare month-end and quarter-end close activities — journal entries, accruals, prepaids, and amortization schedules Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and month-over-month flux analysis, with clear written explanations of drivers for the Controller Prepare payroll accounting and lease accounting entries and their supporting schedules Prepare fixed asset accounting — capitalization, depreciation, and asset verification per accounting policies Prepare accounting for hardware-specific areas alongside the Controller — lab and tooling spend, mask set costs, NRE and prepaid arrangements, and multi-currency transactions and revaluation Accounts Payable and Credit cards Manage the AP cycle in Ramp — invoice intake, coding, approval routing, three-way match against POs and receipts, and payment runs Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement on PO matching, receipts, and invoice discrepancies — and be the person who chases them down Serve as the primary contact for vendor inquiries and payment status, and keep those relationships smooth Prepare 1099 filings and the supporting vendor documentation Support the travel and expense program: expense report review, corporate card , policy compliance, and employee support Prepare T&E accruals and card reconciliations, and flag policy exceptions to the Controller   Audit, Controls and Systems Prepare audit-ready workpapers and supporting schedules, and be a key contributor to the year-end audit and financial statement preparation Follow and help strengthen the internal control environment, and help build processes that scale with the growth and complexity of the business Collaborate with the Controller on the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and documented desktop procedures, and help keep them current as the business changes What We’re Looking For 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including hands-on accounts payable and month-end close, ideally at a high-growth company Working knowledge of US GAAP, and comfort preparing reconciliations and schedules that stand up to review Hands-on with an ERP or accounting system (NetSuite, QuickBooks, or equivalent) and the surrounding stack (Ramp, Rippling, Bill.com, Navan, Expensify, or similar) Strong Excel skills and comfort reconciling high transaction volume accurately Detail-oriented and organized, with ownership of your close deadlines Practical interest in applying AI and automation to accounting work (Optional) CPA, CPA-track, or public accounting experience (Optional) Hardware, manufacturing, or semiconductor industry background Full compensation packages are based on candidate experience and relevant certifications.  California pay range $150,000 — $210,000 USD Compensation Final offers depend on level, location, and skills relevant to the role. Additional compensation: equity grant per company guidelines; medical / dental / vision; 401(k); standard PTO.  Visa Sponsorship DensityAI sponsors qualified candidates for H-1B, O-1, TN, E-3, and other employment-based visas, and we welcome applicants on F-1 OPT and STEM-OPT. Work authorization is required at start; we provide immigration support to secure or transfer status. Export Controls Aspects of this role may involve access to information subject to U.S. export controls (EAR/ITAR). We may discuss licensing or scope adjustments during the interview. Equal Opportunity DensityAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40+), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. We comply with the California CROWN Act and provide reasonable accommodations on request.  

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