Accountant

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist with monthly and quarterly close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial results.


• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for assigned general ledger accounts including cash, credit cards, travel expenses, and outside contractors.


• Review supplier onboarding documents to ensure completeness and accuracy of data entered into the system.


• Perform monthly variance analysis and develop a strong understanding of financial data in the context of broader business operations.


• Maintain documentation and accounting policies to strengthen internal controls to align with SOX requirements.


• Collaborate cross-functionally with business partners such as Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, and Finance to establish best practices and drive continuous process improvement.


• Participate in process improvement projects to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of close-related processes.

What You Need:

• 2+ years of related experience


• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• Strong Excel skills


• Detail oriented and highly organized and high degree of initiative


• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills needed to develop collaborative working relationships with other departments


• Ability to understand problems quickly and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent technical accounting skills with a detailed understanding of current US GAAP

Bonus Qualifications:

• Big 4 and/or Public Company experience is a plus


• ERP (SAP or Oracle) systems experience is a plus


• CPA is a plus


• Experience with Blackline accounts reconciliation software


• Experience with system implementations and UAT testing

Please note that this job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and does not include an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company’s business strategy. For this position we are targeting a base pay between $88,320 - $110,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Archer is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to job applicants with physical or mental disabilities, and those with sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants who may require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should provide their name and contact information to Archer’s People Team at [email protected]. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis.

Information collected and processed as part of any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Archer's Candidate Privacy Policy .

Archer is unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position at the present time.

Archer is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Archer Aviation does not engage with external recruiting agencies/individual recruiters with whom it does not have a prior written agreement. Archer reserves the right to make use of any unsolicited resumes that it receives and bears no responsibility for payment of any fees asserted from the use of unsolicited resumes. If you are a recruiting agency or individual recruiter wishing to do business with Archer, please reach out to [email protected] . All employment processes are managed by the Archer People Team.