Accounting Manager

Outpost; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options (Incentive)

Annual performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Catered lunch and snacks

Job summary

Outpost is seeking an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations including bookkeeping, AP/AR processing, and monthly close activities. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

The successful candidate will manage journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close, audits, and payroll-related accounting duties while using systems like QuickBooks Advanced, NetSuite, and BILL/Brex to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification is required.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Knowledge of cost accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Experience with audits and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts.
• Own month-end and year-end close processes and variance analyses.
• Accounts payable: process vendor invoices, POs, and employee expenses with proper approvals.
• Accounts receivable: manage billing, collections, cash application and revenue tracking.
• Implement and improve accounting policies, procedures and controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure data integrity and operational alignment.
• Lead external audits and prepare required documentation.
• Utilize and optimize QuickBooks, NetSuite and other ERP systems; manage payroll accounting and tax portal compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Ownership of accounting processes

Organizational discipline

US GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Audit processes exposure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA required

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and owning monthly close activities and audits. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts
• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis
• Accounts Payable Ownership: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
• Accounts Receivable Ownership: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)
• Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment
• Lead external audits and determine required documentation
• Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)
• Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Required
• 4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting
• Strong management of U.S. GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)
• Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability having ownership of accounting processes
• Experience in manufacturing or government contracting environments
• $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Incentive Stock Options
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

As set forth in Outpost ’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.