Senior Accountant

Helsing•Martinsburg, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Senior Accountant, you will be instrumental in defining and growing Helsing’s US accounting organization from first principles. Your mission is to partner with the Director of Finance to develop, execute, and maintain accounting workflows which yield timely, auditable and accurate financial records. This position will involve partnership with teams throughout the business and offer high visibility to US leadership. You will have a critical role in enabling the key business operations which allow Helsing to answer the challenge of tomorrow’s battlefield.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting – preferably within the Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, or National Security technology sector
A university degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (especially Power Query)
Solid understanding of US GAAP including cash management, lease accounting, fixed asset management and revenue recognition principles
Hands-on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, etc.) and procure-to-pay systems
Energized by ambiguity, thrive under pressure, and are motivated by mission-driven work
Collaborative, humble, intellectually curious, and driven to solve hard problems

Nice To Haves

Experiencing integrating agentic AI into accounting workflows
CPA license
US Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the US accounting function
Oversee inventory control and cost accounting for US manufacturing facilities
Prepare journal entries, review ledger postings for accuracy and completeness, and maintain the general ledger and sub-ledgers
Perform key aspects of the monthly close process including balance sheet reconciliations and flux analysis
Support external audit and due diligence requests
Provide hands-on support for the implementations of financial and information management systems (ERP, procure-to-pay, T&E management, etc.)