Senior Accountant

Job description

About Darkhive, LLC

Darkhive is making robotics accessible. Established in 2021, we are focused on the application of robotics in the public safety and defense communities. Our approach in accessibility is built on three pillars: low-cost, ease-of-use, and open interface design.

With our autonomy software stack, military and public safety users intuitively interact with our robotics platforms which enable them to understand their environment and make decisions when it matters most.  Our palm-sized, autonomous drone demonstrates the capabilities of our integrated software and hardware solutions.

Darkhive is a growing group of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff-above all, we are mission first team.  We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts.

If you are a free-thinking problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today!

Sr. Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation and posting of journal entries, accruals, and comprehensive account reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate and timely consolidated financial statements and reporting packages across multiple legal entities.
• Reconcile and manage cash accounts, including bank accounts, credit cards, and lines of credit, promptly investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain and update fixed asset schedules, recording depreciation, additions, and disposals in accordance with accounting standards.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice review, coding, approval workflows, and disbursements, ensuring compliance with FAR and internal policies.
• Review and audit employee travel and expense reports, ensuring conformance with JFTR/FTR guidelines and applicable federal per diem rates.
• Maintain up-to-date expertise in FAR/DFARS cost principles and federal government accounting standards, applying this knowledge to ensure compliance across all transactions.
• Oversee job cost allocation and cost classification, ensuring accurate treatment of direct, indirect, and unallowable expenses in accordance with contract terms and FAR Part 31.
• Ensure all accounting activities are compliant with GAAP, DCAA audit standards, and internal control procedures, supporting readiness for financial and government audits.
• Partner with leadership to optimize AP, job cost, and reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Support internal audits, financial reviews, and DCAA audits, implementing recommendations for stronger financial controls.

The Sr. Accountant position is a remote, full time, exempt role reporting to the VP of Finance.  Must be a US Citizen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years supporting federal government contracting
• Demonstrated expertise in multi-entity accounting, including financial consolidations and intercompany transactions
• Proficient in Unanet; experience with ERP system implementation or optimization is highly desirable
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the use of pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and complex account reconciliations
• In-depth understanding of GAAP, FAR/DFARS, and government cost accounting standards

Preferred Competencies

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Physical and/or Mental Requirements

·        Ability to sit and/or stand for periods of time.

·        Ability to use a keyboard, mouse, and other equipment with or without accommodations.

·        Ability to maintain awareness during business hours.

·        Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication and good command of the English language.

·        Learns and memorizes routine tasks.

·        Reasonable accommodations will be provided to any person with a disability to be able to perform the essential job functions of this position.

·        Darkhive retains the right to change or assign other duties as required for this position.

Benefits Darkhive offers:

·        Comprehensive medical plans

·        100% employer paid dental and vision insurance premiums

·        Automatic 401k employer contribution with immediate vesting

·        Unlimited vacation

·        Paid parental leave

·        11 Paid holidays

·        5 days of sick leave

·        Stock options

·        Welcoming and friendly work environment

·        Respect of work-life balance

Darkhive is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment against any employee or applicant because of race, color, gender (including pregnancy), age, gender identity, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.