Senior Accountant

About Applied Intuition

Applied Intuition is the vehicle intelligence company that accelerates the global adoption of safe, AI-driven machines. Founded in 2017, Applied Intuition delivers the toolchain, Vehicle OS, and autonomy stacks to help customers build intelligent vehicles and shorten time to market. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers and major programs across the Department of Defense trust Applied Intuition's solutions to deliver vehicle intelligence. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining, and agriculture industries and is headquartered in Mountain View, CA, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Diego, CA, Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Ann Arbor, MI, London, Stuttgart, Munich, Stockholm, Seoul, and Tokyo. Learn more at appliedintuition.com .

We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. (Note: For EpiSci job openings, fully remote work will be considered by exception.)

About the role

Join our rapidly growing, late-stage startup as a Senior Accountant. You’ll play a critical role in supporting our global accounting operations, optimizing processes, and ensuring accuracy as we prepare for an IPO. This is a hands-on position requiring strong NetSuite skills, experience with multi-entity and multi-currency consolidations, and a passion for building scalable processes in a fast-paced environment.

At Applied Intuition, you will:

• Manage and execute the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting


• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations


• Maintain and improve the integrity of the general ledger and financial records


• Assist in developing, documenting, and implementing accounting policies and procedures to support SOX compliance and IPO readiness


• Collaborate with outsourced international accounting partners to ensure quality and timely deliverables


• Prepare management reports and variance analyses for leadership


• Support external audits, including preparing work papers and responding to auditor requests


• Identify and implement process improvements to shorten the close timeline and enhance reporting accuracy


• Assist with ad hoc projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed


• Lead all aspects of Accounts Payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, and reconciliation


• Own daily cash operations and bank reconciliations

We're looking for someone who has:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or progress toward CPA preferred


• 4+ years of relevant accounting experience, ideally with a mix of Big 4 public accounting and software/technology company roles


• Proficiency with NetSuite is required


• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and experience supporting SOX controls


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills


• Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Nice to have:

• Experience working with international teams or outsourced partners


• IPO and audit experience

Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.

Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.

Please reference the job posting’s subtitle for where this position will be located. For pay transparency purposes, the base salary range for this full-time position in the location listed is: $110,000 - $140,000 USD annually.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. These regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The parties also agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of Executive Order 13496 (29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A to Subpart A), relating to the notice of employee rights under federal labor laws.