Finance & Accounting Specialist

Walaris designs and develops AI-driven, software-defined, and hardware-enabled autonomous systems for defense and security applications. Our software platform uses artificial intelligence, sensor fusion, and edge computing to provide real-time situational awareness for air, land, and sea domains, enabling rapid decisions at machine speed. Our cutting-edge technology is utilized by customers across the defense, national security, government, marine, and critical infrastructure protection markets worldwide.

At our headquarters in Atlanta, we are looking for a Finance & Accounting Specialist starting as soon as possible. This will be a full-time position, 40 hours per week. In this role, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy of financial data and the efficiency of operational workflows. You will take on responsibility for the company’s accounting and perform a variety of financial tasks requiring independent judgment and resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Daily accounting activities, including general ledger maintenance, posting bills, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Preparing and posting accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments in line with accounting standards
• Monitoring and reconciling inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounts to ensure alignment with physical stock and customer invoicing
• Managing incoming invoices, including formal compliance checks and verification of correct cost center allocation
• Supporting order-to-cash processes, including preparing quotes, issuing invoices, tracking payments, and updating order status in the CRM system
• Supporting tax-related processes and preparing the required documentation for our external tax advisors
• Conducting data research and compiling reports, summaries, and responses to support management and controlling functions
• Assisting in the implementation of a new accounting system within the company’s ERP platform, ensuring process alignment and system integration with organizational goals
• Assisting in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, while contributing to the continuous improvement of financial processes and internal controls

Requirements

Job Requirements

• Certified CPA or a Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field combined with a Master’s degree in Accounting
• Strong accounting and finance background with a minimum of 4 years of practical experience in corporate accounting, preferably within the industrial sector
• Proficiency in advanced accounting processes, including journal entries, accruals and prepayments, and month-end close activities
• Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and its practical application
• Basic knowledge of tax regulations and a willingness to further develop expertise in this area
• Proven experience in developing and implementing operational policies and procedures
• Experience working with Quickbooks, ERP systems, and/or inventory management systems preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn new software packages
• Excellent organizational and planning abilities, as well as problem-solving skills
• High degree of initiative, as well as detail-oriented and reliable working style
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Export Control Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits

Walaris is a rapidly growing company building complex software systems for defense, national security, government, and critical infrastructure customers worldwide. We offer

• Competitive starting salary
• Unlimited PTO
• Health benefits usable for medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Hybrid-friendly work environment
• Paid parental leave