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title: 'Senior AP Specialist at Epirus'
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# Senior AP Specialist at Epirus

- **Company:** Epirus
- **Location:** Torrance California, United States
- **Compensation:** $77k–$99k
- **Posted:** 2026-06-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11
- **Apply:** https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles?gh_jid=6018741004

## Job description

## About Epirus

Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.

Job Summary:

This is an exciting role in an innovative, high-growth defense technology company. Epirus is looking for a Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist who will be supporting the company’s payables operation. This role will assist with entering and maintaining data in a time-sensitive manner to ensure accurate financial records and handling. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented person who enjoys processing transactions, problem-solving with numbers and preparing financial data in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

- Perform day-to-day, full cycle accounts payable transactions to ensure accurate and timely invoice and payment processing
- Perform a 3-way match between Purchase Orders, Invoices, and Good Receipts and obtain appropriate invoice approval prior to posting
- Review invoices for processing to ensure services rendered and billings are in accordance with Purchase Orders and Contracts
- Assist with vendor onboarding processes as well as collecting, verifying and adding ACH bank information in the ERP system
- Analyze monthly vendor statements and help resolve any questions or issues with internal and external stakeholders
- Assist with AP accruals, GL account reconciliations, travel and expense journal entries, and other month-end close processes as needed
- Assist Accounting with providing supporting documentation for audits, identify opportunities for process improvements and other ad hoc requests

Basic Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related OR 3 years experience with a Master’s degree
- Previous experience of accounting software Oracle Fusion and Microsoft Office Suite
- Firm understanding of general accounting principles
- Possesses basic understanding of 1099, W9 & W8 requirements
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, analytics and basic data entry skills
- Self-starter with the ability to prioritize and execute on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines

## ITAR 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.

At Epirus, you’ll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, “impossible” is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. [Join us and rewrite the rules.](https://www.epirusinc.com/open-roles)

As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location. For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $76,900—$98,900 USD

## About Epirus

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Epirus develops software-defined, solid-state high-power microwave (HPM) systems and advanced electronics to defend against drone swarms and asymmetric threats.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series D; total funding $548.4M)
- **Headquarters**: Torrance, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: John T. and Nathan Mintz

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing – directed energy, electronic warfare, counter-UAS.
- **Target customers**: U.S. Department of Defense (Army, Navy, Marines), allied governments, and critical‑infrastructure operators (B2G, B2B).
- **Mission**: “To protect and sustain civilization” by advancing the frontiers of high-power microwave technology for asymmetric challenges.

## Products & Services
- **Leonidas™ (High‑Power Microwave System)**: Software‑defined, long‑pulse HPM platform for counter‑drone swarm operations. Defeated a 49‑drone swarm in live‑fire demonstrations. Configurable as fixed, semi‑fixed, or mobile (hitch‑mounted).
- **Leonidas H₂O**: Maritime interdiction variant for unmanned surface vessel (USV) protection.
- **Epirus Pod**: Compact, portable HPM system for special operations, de‑mining, and small‑platform integration.
- **Air Domain Awareness**: Always‑on perception systems using big data and ML to monitor, track, and mitigate UAS incursions.
- **Advanced Electronics**: Hardware/software/AI modules that enable high‑power performance across demanding use cases.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports; latest funding round implied valuation significant)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$115M (2025–2026 estimate) | Total Funding $548.4M [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
- **Notable Investors**: 8VC (lead Series A), T. Rowe Price (lead Series C), M42 (lead corporate round in 2025). Other backers include Stu Shea (board member).
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Headcount of 189 (+19.8% YoY, +41 employees) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)
  - $250M Series D (2025/2026) closed to hyperscale Leonidas production
  - U.S. Army contracts: $43.5M (IFPC‑HPM Gen II), $66.1M for Leonidas directed‑energy prototypes
  - Finalized delivery of four IFPC‑HPM prototypes to U.S. Army (June 2026)
  - International expansion: offices in Italy and UK, 49k+ LinkedIn followers (70.8% yearly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Solid‑state, long‑pulse HPM** that is software‑defined and scalable – unlike legacy tube‑based systems.
- **AI‑driven intelligent power management** lets power‑hungry systems “do more with less.”
- **Rapid prototyping & delivery** – Leonidas was delivered to the U.S. Army in record time.
- **Proven against real‑swarm threats** – 100% kill rate in 49‑drone demonstration.
- **Modular, vehicle‑agnostic architecture** that integrates with existing sensor and weapon platforms.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling Leonidas production capacity for critical‑asset protection (driven by $250M Series D) [epirusinc.com](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
- Expanding maritime capabilities (Leonidas H₂O) and pod‑based EW for special operations.
- Deepening partnership with U.S. Army (IFPC‑HPM program) and entering allied markets (UK, Italy).
- Continuing to invest in AI/ML for air‑domain awareness and autonomous threat identification.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Built on four pillars – Accountability, Respect, Commitment, Speed with Discipline. Described as “Neo Prime” for asymmetric warfare – fast‑paced, mission‑driven.
- **Work Environment**: Hybrid/flexible with offices in Torrance (HQ), Hawthorne, and Law (innovation center). Casual dress, catered lunches, stocked kitchens.
- **Benefits**:
  - Up to 100% paid medical coverage, robust vision & dental, flex accounts.
  - Stock options (full vesting), 6% 401k match, annual dependent‑care support, monthly electronics stipend.
  - 19 paid holidays + unlimited PTO + generous parental leave.
  - Free gyms, Calm app subscriptions, unlimited mental‑health access, pet insurance.
- **Engineering Culture**: “Impossible is just a challenge” – fast iteration, cross‑functional teams, blend of startup mentality and aerospace/defense experience. Alumni from SpaceX, Anduril, Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin.
- **Growth**: 40 active job postings (monthly +53.8%, yearly +100%); rapid headcount increase and major contracts signal stability and scaling.

## Sources
1. [Epirus Website](https://www.epirusinc.com/)
2. [Epirus About Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/about)
3. [Epirus Careers Page](https://www.epirusinc.com/careers)
4. [Epirus LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/epirus)

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