Accountant

About Us

Menlo Micro has reinvented one of the most fundamental building blocks of electronic systems – the electronic switch. Menlo Micro’s technology creates a new switch category that eliminates compromises and tradeoffs by combining the benefits of electromechanical and solid-state switches into the best of both worlds with its “Ideal Switch.”

Are you interested in playing a critical, impactful role and work with top electronic systems talent at an exciting startup backed by industry leaders? Do you want to help create truly disruptive and unique products that have the ability to change markets? If you answered yes to both, this may be your opportunity to have a significant impact at a cutting-edge startup with industry-leading technology that will drive electronic systems innovation across a diverse range of industries.

Role Summary and Purpose

Working with a small but experienced team you will join us at an exciting time. In its fifth year of independent operation, Menlo Micro is already enjoying great success and growth. In this role, you will help maintain and upgrade our Big 4 audited accounting processes while earning competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and an outstanding stock option package.

We work with companies that are subject to International Trade in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, to meet the basic qualification for this role, you will be a "U.S. Person," -- a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US (green card holder) or a member of a narrowly defined category of protected individuals. In addition, to be a good fit for the Accountant opportunity, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and up to 3 years of corporate accounting experience
• Financial systems expertise (i.e. Quickbooks or Netsuite)
• Ability and experience to independently analyze, troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Capable of managing a broad range of activities that may require multi-tasking.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including MS Excel skills
• Strong work ethic with attention to detail and the ability to meet dedicated timelines of deliverables.
• High standards that embrace and contribute to cohesive teamwork and a professional environment.
• Good communication skills.
• A positive mindset.
• Position is located in our headquarters office Irvine, California so candidates must be within a reasonable commute of the 92618 zip code.

Responsibilities

Month-end close process:

• Process journal entries including application of trend/flux analysis to ensure accuracy and completeness of the trial balance.
• Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Perform monthly account reconciliations, process AP, AR and payroll.
• Prepare/review month monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Work closely with other accounting team members to ensure the financial data is accurately stated.
• Work in partnership with other departments’ team members.
• Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and procedures
• Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and any external reporting requirements (i.e. banks, investors, etc.).
  
  Financial Statement Preparation and Maintenance:
• Assist in the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyses.
• Troubleshoot and resolve accounting and financial reporting issues.
• Participate as a key contributor in the completion of the annual audit and tax filings.
• Assist in upgrading and maintaining existing processes and tools to ensure accurate and timely delivery of financial statements
  
  Other Responsibilities:
• Provide accounting support and expertise to other departments within the organization.
• Collaborate with team members throughout the organization to proactively drive improvements, positive change and viable solutions for accounting and reporting needs.
• Lead initiatives to address the development and maintenance of accounting policies and controls, compliant with standards of effective internal controls as required.
• Interface with internal and external customers to ensure accurate accounting of transactions
• Participate in annual budgeting process
• Other ad-hoc projects and/or research, as needed.