Associate - Accounting

Location: On-site in Kearny, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $120,000–$145,000 per year

Company

hirify.global is developing a commercial fusion-energy approach based on stellarator physics and computer-controlled arrays of planar coils.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day corporate accounting and deliver accurate month-end and year-end financial closes.
• Manage procurement and accounts payable workflows, including vendor onboarding and purchase orders.
• Implement scalable ERP, procurement, and financial infrastructure.
• Prepare financial statements, board materials, investor reporting, and cash forecasts with FP&A.
• Administer grants and debt, including compliance reporting and reimbursement requests.
• Maintain fixed assets, internal controls, accounting procedures, tax filings, and R&D tax credit documentation.

Requirements

• 5+ years of corporate accounting experience and a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong general ledger, financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and audit-readiness experience.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Excel.
• Experience with procurement software and purchase-order integration with the general ledger.
• Experience preparing R&D tax credit claims, including labor allocation and qualifying research expenses.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• CPA certification.
• Experience in hard-tech, manufacturing, or engineering environments.
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee equity stock options.
• 20 days of paid time off.
• Equal opportunity workplace focused on diverse perspectives and solving complex energy challenges.