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Location:   Gardena, CA Reports To:   VP, Propulsion & Energetics Position Type:   Full-time, exempt Career   Track: Project Manager   to   Facility Manager upon campus buildout and ramp to production Travel: None We're looking for an Accounts Clerk to own day-to-day accounting operations while supporting accurate reporting and clean financial close in a fast-moving manufacturing and government-contracting environment. You'll touch the full accounting cycle — from transaction processing through financial analysis — and your work will directly support leadership, board, and investor reporting as well as our government contract billing and compliance. This role suits someone who is hands-on, detail-driven, and comfortable building process where little exists yet. Responsibilities • Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoice processing, and routine bookkeeping. • Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger records, investigate discrepancies, and resolve them promptly. • Support month-end and year-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis. • Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to support leadership planning, board reporting, and investor updates. • Gather and organize documentation for tax filings and support the external tax preparation process. • Help develop budgets by compiling financial data and partnering with management on planning. • Conduct internal reviews of accounting records and processes, and recommend improvements that strengthen controls and efficiency. • Help maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations and stay current on relevant accounting standards. • Support further development of ERP and accounts systems. Qualifications • 2+ years of full-cycle accounting experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, and close. (Set the floor where you want it — I defaulted to a normal range in place of the original bilingual tiers.) • Strong working knowledge of Excel for reporting, analysis, and data organization. • Ability to prepare financial statements and interpret financial information with accuracy and attention to detail. • Familiarity with accounting software and ERP platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, ADP, or Great Plains). • Understanding of audit support, budget tracking, and general accounting procedures. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain organized records, and communicate clearly in a structured environment. Nice to Have • Experience in a manufacturing, hardware, or defense-technology company. • Familiarity with government contract accounting and cost principles (FAR/DFARS, DCAA-compliant cost tracking) or govcon ERP systems. • Experience with government contract accounting; including tracking of direct and indirect costs, contract billing, and documentation supporting allowable/unallowable cost treatment. • Experience supporting a company through rapid headcount and revenue growth. Singularity Defense is a stealth startup of former SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed applying the SpaceX model to mass produce air defense systems.  Their first product is a low-cost air defense system for immediate deployment domestically and around the world where the need is critical.