Senior Accountant / Lead Accountant

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.

Purpose

The Senior Accountant or Lead Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the Company’s financial records. This role exists to support the integrity of the financial statements, drive process improvements across accounting operations, and provide the foundation for effective decision-making by management and other stakeholders. 

The Role

The Senior Accountant will be responsible for owning key accounting processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, and supporting both recurring close activities and strategic initiatives. Core responsibilities include: 

• Cash Reconciliation: Monitor daily bank activity and reconcile against recorded transactions to identify and resolve discrepancies. 
• Revenue and AR: Coordinate billing, collections, and reporting to ensure timely and accurate order management and revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606. 
• Fixed Assets: Maintain fixed asset subledger to ensure accurate asset capitalization, classification, depreciation, and disposals. 
• Leases: Assist in preparing new lease schedules and maintain monthly lease entries in compliance with ASC 842. 
• Month-End Close: Lead month-end activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of general ledger accounts for accuracy and appropriate classification. 
• Financial Reporting: Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements and management reporting packages. 
• Technical Accounting: Research relevant guidance in the FASB codification and draft technical accounting memos to support compliance and documentation. 
• Coordination with Third Parties: Serve as the liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, and other professional service providers; prepare PBCs and manage communications. 
• Tax Compliance: Prepare and file sales/use tax and property tax returns; support preparation of annual tax filings and related schedules. 
• Ad-Hoc Projects: Contribute to process improvement initiatives, system enhancements, and development of new reports and workpapers to strengthen the control environment and efficiency. 

Basic Qualifications

• Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 
• 3 years of progressive accounting experience (mix of public accounting and industry preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 606 and ASC 842 
• Proficiency with Oracle Fusion or similar ERP systems, and strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, modeling) 
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative mindset 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification (active or in progress) 
• Big 4 or large regional public accounting firm experience 
• Experience in a manufacturing or technology environment 
• Demonstrated success driving process improvements and leveraging systems/automation knowledge, skills, and abilities that differentiate top talent 

Work Environment

• Standard office setting with occasional extended hours during month-end close and audit periods 
• Sedentary role with extensive computer work and frequent interaction across departments 
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented company environment requiring adaptability and initiative 
  

Compensation

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels S05 - S06 as evaluated through our interview process. 

• S05/Senior: $104,040 - $143,055
• S06/Lead: $120,190 - $165,240

What We Offer:

• Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
• Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
• Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
• Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint. 

Equal Employment Opportunity
Divergent 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, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected characteristic. Divergent provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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In order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessary to add, remove or modify certain duties and responsibilities, or to reassign you to another job position. From time to time you may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected. 
 
E-Verify: Right to Work
Our company participates in E-Verify. E-Verify is a program that electronically confirms a candidate’s eligibility to work in the United States after completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9). The information provided on the Form I-9 is compared to the records contained in the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) databases. This helps employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of newly hired employees.
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Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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