General Ledger Accountant

THE COMPANY

Saildrone is a maritime defense company and the global leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With more ocean miles and real-world operational experience than any USV manufacturer or operator, Saildrone maintains active, combat-deployed systems supporting national security and force projection around the world, 24/7/365.

Saildrone’s manufacturing and R&D headquarters are located in Alameda, CA, with business development and sales operations in Washington, DC, and deployment hubs in Europe and the Middle East. By combining proven autonomous operations, edge computing, advanced sensing, renewable power, and the most advanced and robust unmanned surface technology on the planet, Saildrone is shaping how the Navy of the future operates. Join a fast-moving, mission-driven team at the forefront of maritime security and autonomous innovation.

THE POSITION

Saildrone is seeking a Staff General Ledger Accountant to join our Finance organization and support core accounting, monthly close, and financial reporting activities as the company scales.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone building a strong accounting foundation in a complex, real-world hardware and operations environment. The Staff General Ledger Accountant will prepare journal entries, own account reconciliations, support accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and help ensure the company’s books are accurate, clean, and well-supported.

THE TEAM

The Finance team ensures Saildrone’s financial foundation scales with global deployments and advanced technology development. We partner closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, and FP&A to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that support operations in a national security and defense environment.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the monthly close process by preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Own select balance sheet accounts and ensure balances are accurate, timely, and well-supported.
• Assist with accruals, prepaids, fixed assets, and other core GL accounting activities.
• Partner with the cost accounting team to help tie inventory, WIP, and manufacturing activity into the general ledger.
• Support audit requests by maintaining documentation and preparing schedules as needed.
• Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and record organization as the company scales.
• Work cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Finance teams as needed.

THE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience.
• Basic understanding of US GAAP and monthly close processes.
• Experience preparing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Exposure to ERP systems; NetSuite experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to partner across technical and operational teams in a fast-paced environment.

NICE TO HAVE

• CPA or actively working toward CPA certification.
• Experience in manufacturing, hardware, inventory, or fleet-based operating environments.
• Public accounting background or audit support experience.
• Familiarity with cost accounting concepts, including inventory, WIP, COGS, and variance analysis.

WHY THIS ROLE

This is a strong entry point into a growing company where you’ll get exposure to real-world operations, including manufacturing, inventory, and fleet-based systems. You’ll build a strong accounting foundation while working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment supporting maritime security and autonomous innovation.