Senior Accountant

The role

The Senior Accountant will drive the month end close process and own close-cycle areas like fixed assets and payroll. This person will prepare monthly financial reporting packages and support system implementations to build the company's financial infrastructure.

What you will do

• Drive the month end close process end-to-end
• Own close-cycle areas including fixed assets, depreciation, prepaid expenses, accruals, payroll, and cash/bank reconciliations
• Support GL maintenance and evolve reporting segments
• Prepare monthly financial reporting packages and perform financial analysis
• Serve as an accounting resource for operational and technical matters
• Contribute to process improvement and documentation efforts
• Support system implementations and expansions
• Help maintain accounting policies and internal controls

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting experience, including hands-on involvement in the month-end close and financial reporting and analysis process
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and general accounting principles
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Ramp) and Microsoft Office Suite tools (e.g. Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and a high tolerance for ambiguity
• Strong communicator who can work effectively across teams

Nice to have

• Licensed CPA
• Experience at a startup, high-growth company, or similarly fast-paced environment
• Experience supporting or leading an ERP or systems implementation
• Exposure to a VC-backed company and familiarity with investor reporting requirements
• Background in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm)
• Experience supporting external audits or audit preparation

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Equity ownership in a rapidly growing advanced energy company
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Free daily lunch and dinner provided onsite
• High-impact startup environment with significant ownership and autonomy
• Opportunities for rapid career growth and internal advancement
• Direct collaboration with experienced operators, engineers, and industry leaders
• The opportunity to help build and scale transformative energy technology from the ground up

Before you apply

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder)

About the company

Valar Atomics aims to make clean, high-temperature nuclear power scalable. The company is a team of builders, engineers, and operators focused on deploying advanced nuclear systems.