--- title: 'Senior Accountant at Picogrid' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-accountant-picogrid-el-segundo-nqm3rp9fq796' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Senior Accountant at Picogrid - **Company:** Picogrid - **Location:** El Segundo, CA - **Compensation:** $105k–$125k - **Employment:** full-time - **Posted:** 2026-08-14 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/picogrid/9cd79e33-f5e4-4ecc-876e-af866a724847 ## Job description ## Who we are Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies. ## ABOUT THE ROLE Picogrid is seeking a Senior Accountant to help build and scale our accounting function as the company grows. As an early member of the Finance team, you'll take ownership of key areas of the monthly close, financial reporting, and audit preparation while helping establish the processes and controls needed to support a rapidly scaling business. We're looking for a self-driven accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and taking ownership. You'll work across general ledger accounting, revenue, AP and T&E, and financial systems, with opportunities to automate workflows and take on increasingly complex accounting responsibilities as the team grows. ## RESPONSIBILITIES Own the monthly close and financial reporting - Own key areas of the monthly close and help drive toward a consistent 5-business-day close. - Prepare journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting schedules. - Review operating expenses for appropriate classification and departmental allocation. - Support revenue recognition, accounts receivable, and deferred revenue accounting. - Perform flux and variance analysis to identify unusual activity and improve financial statement accuracy. - Perform bank reconciliations and cash matching. - Help improve and automate our procure-to-pay and expense processes as we scale. Build an audit-ready accounting function - Prepare clear, well-supported financial statement schedules and audit-ready workpapers. - Support Picogrid's annual financial statement audit and coordinate audit requests. - Help implement and operationalize accounting policies as the business grows. - Build processes and documentation that strengthen the accuracy and scalability of the accounting function. Build better systems and processes - Identify opportunities to automate repetitive accounting processes and accelerate the close. - Improve integrations and workflows across the finance stack. - Leverage AI and automation tools to reduce manual work while maintaining strong financial controls. - Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other teams on accounting and systems initiatives. - Take on increasingly complex accounting responsibilities as Picogrid and the Finance organization grow. ## REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 2+ years of progressive accounting or audit experience. - Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and accounting fundamentals. - Ability to independently investigate discrepancies and drive issues through resolution. - Strong attention to detail while understanding the broader business context behind the numbers. - Comfort operating in an environment where processes are still being built and improved. - Strong systems aptitude and the ability to learn new finance tools quickly. - A process-improvement mindset—you naturally look for ways to make recurring work more accurate, automated, and scalable. - Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively across functions. ## PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - CPA or progress toward CPA certification. - Big 4 or other public accounting experience. - Experience at a high-growth startup or similarly fast-moving environment. - Interest in AI-enabled finance and accounting workflows. ## COMPENSATION & BENEFITS - Base salary range: $105,000 - $125,000 per year plus performance incentive. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package. - Significant stock options with a high potential upside as an early-stage company - 401(k) with employer matching - Full health coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance) - Relocation assistance provided (if applicable) - Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year - Paid parental leave for both parents - Lunch provided when working in-office and a fully stocked kitchenette - Free EV charging at the HQ - Unique office in El Segundo, CA stocked with quality coffee, snacks, and craft beer ## #LI-DNP Export Control 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. ## Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. ## Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. ## About Picogrid ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Picogrid builds an open integration platform that connects sensors, unmanned systems, and command nodes across land, sea, air, and space for defense and public safety missions. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series A) - **Headquarters**: El Segundo, California, United States - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Zane Mountcastle (CEO) and Martin Slosarik (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, National Security, Public Safety - **Target customers**: US and allied military forces, defense vendors, government agencies (B2G) - **Mission**: Protect service members and civilians by making mission-critical systems work as one – because speed and cohesion are essential. ## Products & Services - **Picogrid Platform**: A family of hardware and software products that integrate physical and digital assets. Enables fast deployment, seamless coordination, and edge-to-cloud operations across domains (air defense, base security, SIGINT, wildfire intelligence, human-machine teaming). - **Orion**: A dual-use partner ecosystem that unifies legacy and next-gen satellites, sensors, drones, and C2 systems into a standardized, real-time operational picture. - **Legion**: An API layer that allows third-party hardware and software to plug into Picogrid’s ecosystem, enabling rapid integration of new capabilities. - **Expeditionary C2 Nodes**: Ruggedized hardware for field-deployed command-and-control, connecting edge devices and legacy systems. - **Custom Solutions**: Tailored integrations for specific missions (e.g., wildfire response, air defense networks). ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised – **$57.31M** (including $45M Series A announced May 29, 2026, led by Bessemer Venture Partners) - **Notable Investors**: Bessemer Venture Partners (lead Series A), Initialized Capital (seed lead), Starburst Ventures, Credo Ventures, Giant Step Capital, Alumni Ventures, Washington Harbour, GSBackers, and industry angels. - **Growth Signals**: 103.3% YoY headcount growth (45 employees); 24 active job postings (+140% YoY); deployed globally with US and allied forces; integration ecosystem spans 100+ defense systems (Skydio, Northrop Grumman, Echodyne, CX2, Neros); recent integration of Ukraine-proven Shahed interceptors; partnerships with Hoverfly for persistent aerial detection. ## Competitive Advantages - **Open integration layer**: Hardware-agnostic, vendor-neutral platform that eliminates the “seams” between proprietary systems – a central bottleneck in modern defense. - **Dual-use ecosystem**: Already trusted by elite operators and used in active operations, giving Picogrid real-world credibility that is hard for new entrants to replicate. - **Speed of deployment**: Products are designed for rapid field integration, reducing the time from procurement to operational capability. - **Broad domain coverage**: Land, sea, air, space, and cyber (SIGINT) – a unified approach across all operational domains. ## Strategic Focus - Expand the product family and integration capabilities into new operational domains (e.g., space, undersea). - Scale manufacturing in California and Oklahoma to meet growing demand from US forces and allies. - Deepen the partner ecosystem to attract more defense vendors onto the platform, reinforcing network effects. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-driven work**: “Build systems that protect lives” – employees directly contribute to national security and public safety. - **Rapid growth**: 103% headcount growth YoY, indicating strong trajectory and opportunity for impact. - **Technical challenges**: Work spans edge software, field hardware, AI/ML, autonomy, and systems integration – appealing to engineers who want to solve hard problems. - **Culture**: Emphasis on speed, cohesion, and operational relevance. The company values hands-on builders and mission partners. - **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Not explicitly stated, but headquarters in El Segundo, CA with additional locations in Oklahoma and Ukraine. Likely a mix of on-site and field deployment roles. - **Notable perks**: Not detailed, but the engineering culture is described as building edge software and field hardware that shapes the future of defense. ## Sources 1. [picogrid.com](https://picogrid.com/) 2. [picogrid.com/careers](https://picogrid.com/careers) 3. [picogrid.com/mission](https://picogrid.com/mission) 4. [linkedin.com/company/picogrid](https://www.linkedin.com/company/picogrid) 5. 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