Senior Accountant

Company Overview:

Rangeview is on a mission to build the foundry system that reindustrializes America. We exist to break the legacy manufacturing trap by reinventing critical production for the twenty‑first century. Through advanced software, deep automation, breakthroughs in materials science, and modern financing strategies, Rangeview rewrites both the cost curve and the power structure of making metal parts.

Job Summary:

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This individual will be responsible for core accounting operations with a strong emphasis on inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing-related financial reporting. This position owns critical elements of the monthly close and ensures accurate, GAAP-compliant accounting for inventory, fixed assets, and production activities.

The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing or hardware-focused environments and brings strong technical accounting discipline—ideally developed through Big 4 public accounting—while remaining comfortable operating close to the shop floor and partnering cross-functionally as production scales.

This position is an onsite role based in El Segundo / Greater Los Angeles area (California).

Responsibilities:

Monthly Close & General Ledger

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close in accordance with US GAAP
• Prepare and review journal entries related to inventory, WIP, COGS, accruals, prepaid expenses, and manufacturing overhead
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure timely, accurate account reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve variances between operational data and financial records

Inventory & Cost Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting for raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Support standard cost development, BOM costing, labor and overhead absorption, and inventory capitalization
• Analyze inventory movements, excess & obsolete (E&O) reserves, and manufacturing variances
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure inventory valuation and capitalization policies comply with US GAAP

Manufacturing & Operational Accounting

• Partner with Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering to ensure proper accounting treatment for production activities
• Support accounting for production labor, manufacturing overhead, shop supplies, and consumables
• Track and account for tooling, spare parts, and production equipment in accordance with capitalization policies
• Support project-based, build-based, or milestone-driven manufacturing accounting where applicable

Fixed Assets, CapEx & Leases

• Maintain fixed asset and CapEx accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, and disposals
• Support accounting for manufacturing equipment, tooling, leasehold improvements, and facilities
• Assist with lease accounting and asset tracking related to production facilities and equipment

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly financial statements and supporting schedules
• Support inventory, COGS, and gross margin analysis
• Provide ad-hoc operational and financial analyses to support production planning and decision-making

Audit, Compliance & Controls

• Prepare audit schedules related to inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting
• Support external audits, reviews, and tax filings
• Assist in documenting and maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, particularly in manufacturing and inventory areas

Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve inventory accuracy, close efficiency, and cost visibility
• Support implementation and optimization of ERP, inventory, and manufacturing systems (e.g., ERP/ MES)
• Contribute to scalable accounting processes as production volumes increase

Required Skills / Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, inventory accounting, and cost accounting
• Hands-on experience with month-end close and general ledger ownership
• Strong Excel skills and experience with modern accounting systems

Preferred Skills / Experience:

• Big 4 public accounting experience
• CPA or CPA-eligible
• Manufacturing, hardware, aerospace, industrial, or inventory-intensive experience
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar)
• Experience supporting physical inventory counts and external audits

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level 3: $105,000 - $135,000

Benefits and Perks:

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Compliance:

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant business. 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. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected