Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Redondo Beach, California, United States

At Senra Systems, we believe that the future of manufacturing lies not in automation, but in configuration.

We supercharge electrical wire harness manufacturing through software configuration, transforming skilled assembly tasks into high-throughput production lines. We enable customers to design what they want, when they want it and deliver harness builds at record-breaking speed.

Senra Systems is hiring a Senior Accountant to help build and own the company's core accounting function during a period of rapid growth and operational scale-up.

Reporting to the Head of Strategic Finance, you will be a key early accounting hire — taking ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, supporting the close process, and helping establish scalable processes and controls as the company grows. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who is eager to grow into a broader leadership position over time.

You don't need to have all the answers on day one, but you should be excited about building, learning, and owning your work in a fast-moving environment.

What you'll own:

Own Core Accounting Operations

• Execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Support AP, AR, payroll accounting, and expense workflows
• Support accurate revenue recognition and balance sheet reconciliations

Build Scalable Processes

• Help design and document accounting processes that support growth
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual work
• Support ERP and financial system implementation and optimization
• Partner with the software team to automate data pipelines that feed accurate, timely financial reporting

Cost & Inventory Accounting

• Assist in building out cost and inventory accounting practices
• Support standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations
• Partner with operations to track and report on production costs and margins

Controls & Financial Discipline

• Help establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies
• Prepare audit-ready work papers and documentation
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and accounting partners

Partner with Finance & Leadership

• Deliver reliable financial data to support forecasting and planning
• Contribute to management and investor reporting packages
• Work closely with the Head of Strategic Finance to build out the broader finance function

What you'll bring to the team:

Required

• 4+ years of accounting experience, ideally including 2–3 years in public accounting (Big 4 or regional firm) and 1–2 years in an industry or startup environment
• Solid U.S. GAAP knowledge and attention to detail
• Hands-on experience with the close process and financial statement preparation
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, resource-constrained environment
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Preferred

• CPA certification (or actively pursuing)
• Exposure to manufacturing, hardware, or inventory accounting — even in an audit context
• Experience with ERP systems or accounting software migrations
• Interest in cost accounting and operational finance
• Startup or high-growth company experience

Success in This Role Looks Like

Within 3–6 Months:

• Owning the month-end close process with minimal supervision
• AP, AR, payroll, and expense workflows running smoothly with clear documentation
• Financial statements prepared accurately and on a consistent timeline

Within 6–12 Months:

• Contributing to audit preparation and delivering clean, well-supported work papers
• Supporting the buildout of cost and inventory accounting processes
• Helping identify and implement process improvements that improve close efficiency
• Growing into a trusted partner for the Head of Strategic Finance on reporting and analysis

Compensation:

• Compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
• Salary Range: $110,000-$140,000
• This is an onsite role at our headquarters in Redondo Beach, CA.

Benefits:

• Unmatched opportunities to drive impact on a friendly and mission-driven team
• Own a piece of the pie with equity participation!
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Spending Account (DSA) for health-related expenses
• 20 vacation days per year and 12 company holidays for rest and relaxation
• a 401(k) plan to set yourself up for retirement
• Choose a record you love, and we'll add it to our growing vinyl collection!
• $50/month DoorDash credit – lunch is on us!
• Up to $100/month reimbursement for gym memberships
• Fully stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Regular team-building events, lunches, and the occasional breakfast burrito!
• Bright, open office with communal spaces for collaboration and free parking
• Conveniently located near the metro, major freeways and local dining spots

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.