Senior Accountant

Ghost Robotics Corporation•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ghost Robotics is the industry leader in legged robotic systems that not only help our customers solve complex operational, national security, and technical challenges to save lives, reduce harm and improve outcomes. Ghost Robotics is hiring a Senior Accountant to be the operational backbone of a finance function that is actively maturing. You will own the day-to-day accounting cycle, partner directly with the Controller on month-end close, and bring discipline to inventory, AP, and multi-jurisdiction sales tax workflows.

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including time in a manufacturing, hardware, SaaS, or inventory-heavy business
Hands-on ownership of month-end close, AP, and inventory accounting
Deep understanding of US GAAP and accrual-based accounting
Practical experience with multi-state sales and payroll tax filings
Comfort working in a growing finance function where processes are being refined, not just maintained
Internal and external customer experience focus, with the ability to partner across operations, procurement, and vendors without losing accounting rigor
ERP fluency and the judgment to know when to fix a process versus escalate it
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with consistent accuracy and attention to detail
Clear written and verbal communication, able to translate accounting issues for non-finance partners
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and modern accounting and finance platforms
Self-directed in a fast-paced environment, anticipates needs, and operates professionally with internal and external stakeholders
BS/BA Accounting, Finance or related degree required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting filings, audits, or correspondence with government agencies is preferred
Master's degree preferred.
CPA or CPA-track is a plus, not a requirement

Responsibilities

Own assigned areas of the monthly close, including journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
Manage and optimize the end-to-end AP process including invoice intake, coding, three-way match against POs and receipts, and payment runs
Support vendor relationships and partner with the Controller on invoice and PO dispute resolution
Maintain vendor master files including W-9 and sales tax exemption maintenance and ensure 1099 compliance
Prepare and support multi-state sales tax, payroll tax, and other indirect tax filings under Controller review
Maintain customer sales tax exemption certificates
Work in the company's ERP and finance tool stack (Quickbooks, RAMP, FloQast, Paylocity, Odoo)
Document accounting policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure internal controls are consistently followed and identify opportunities to improve current processes including automating manual workflows where possible.
Support audit readiness and internal controls in partnership with the Controller