# Staff Accountant > Walaris · Atlanta, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-02 **Workplace:** hybrid **Department:** Accounting & Finance ## Description _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 ## Requirements **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. ## Benefits 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 ## Apply [Apply at Walaris](https://apply.workable.com/walaris/j/717242AE0A/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)