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Senior Accountant

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Austin, TX, USA
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Austin, TX, USA
Senior level
The Senior Accountant will manage daily accounting operations, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, prepare financial statements, and assist with audits while identifying process improvements.
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Who We Are & Why Join Us

Avathon is the only physical AI unicorn headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, we go beyond models and dashboards we deploy AI that continuously computes across supply chains, energy systems, and industrial operations. Our Operational Technology platform turns fragmented data into real-time, autonomous decisioning across the systems that power the global economy.

This is not digital AI. This is AI for operational reality where latency, constraints, and failure have real-world consequences. 

Cutting-Edge AI Innovation – Join a team at the forefront of AI, developing groundbreaking solutions that shape the future.
High-Growth Environment – Thrive in a fast-scaling startup where agility, collaboration, and rapid professional growth are the norm.
Meaningful Impact – Work on AI-driven projects that drive real change across industries and improve lives.
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We’re looking for a Senior Accountant to join our team and take ownership of key accounting functions. This role is ideal for someone with a strong accounting background who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to contribute to a growing organization.
 
You Will:
  • Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and established internal controls.
  • Apply ASC 606 revenue recognition principles, including reviewing customer contracts, identifying performance obligations, supporting revenue schedules, and ensuring accurate and timely revenue reporting.
  • Prepare and analyze financial statements, balance sheets, and profit and loss reports to support management decision-making and financial transparency.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain general ledger accounts and supporting documentation, ensuring accuracy and audit readiness while supporting external audit and tax preparation processes.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Sales, Legal, and Finance teams to ensure accurate contract interpretation, billing alignment, and consistent application of revenue recognition policies.
  • Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, enhance documentation, and strengthen internal controls to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
You’ll Have:
  • 7-10+ years of accounting experience, including experience applying ASC 606 revenue recognition principles.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
  • Experience working with general ledger systems and financial reporting tools.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong analytical capabilities.
  • Detail-oriented mindset with strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • CPA or equivalent certification preferred
  • Experience with Sage Intacct, Concur, and Tipalti preferred

This role is not remote and requires employees to work onsite in the office five days a week to Avathon's Austin or Pleasanton office locations.


Avathon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Avathon is committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us to discuss how we can assist you.

Top Skills

Asc 606
Concur
Excel
Sage Intacct
Tipalti
U.S. Gaap

Avathon Austin, Texas, USA Office

12708 Riata Vista Circle, Suite B-100, , Austin, Texas , United States, 78727

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