Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Reports To: Manager, Accounting

Company Overview:

Netlist Inc. (NASDAQ: NLST) is a leading provider of high-performance modular memory subsystems and next-generation storage-class memory solutions. We specialize in cutting-edge technologies that enable innovation in AI, cloud computing, and enterprise infrastructure. Our product portfolio includes DDR4/DDR5 DIMMs, NAND-based SSDs, and advanced interconnect technologies such as CXL and PCIe.

Join our world-class engineering team and be part of shaping the future of memory and storage architecture.

Position Summary:

We’re adding a Senior Accountant to support our growing finance and accounting team. This is a hands-on role focused on month-end, reconciliations, and internal controls. You’ll work closely with the finance team and gain exposure to sales and legal department. This role will report to the Accounting Manager in the Finance department. While the corporate headquarter is based in Irvine, CA, you will work on site Monday through Friday together with the rest of Finance team. We are seeking highly skilled accountants who demonstrate curiosity, strong analytical abilities, and a self-driven mindset to continuously learn and grow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily cash reconciliation for management’s visibility of cash flow
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, accruals, and monthly account reconciliations
• Support all Accounts Payable operations — including credit card payments, coding, approvals, posting, and payments
• Assist in developing and maintaining appropriate internal controls over all aspects of accounting transaction processing and reporting
• Coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure timely completion of audit requests, and aid in the research and analysis of audit issues raised
• Assist in the daily accounting activities of accounting and financial operations
• Assist in audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for all assigned areas
• Record accounting GL transactions on corporate books for accounts including cash, rebate accrual, commission accrual, allocation, and cost reclass
• Perform monthly reconciliations for the above GL accounts and others as needed
• Assist with AP and AR as well as other treasury tasks as needed
• Assist in financial analysis including flux, revenue, cost, legal and gross margin, etc as needed
• Assist with system implementations of new finance / accounting programs as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Solid experience in both Accounting and Finance: We are a growing public company with global entities, so we need team members who can bring on board good experiences and can thrive in a changing and professional environment. Flexibility and a demonstrated ability to deal with new tasks through quick learning, while managing multiple priorities and projects in a fast paced and innovative organization.
• Enthusiasm: High energy level with driving sense of urgency and continuous improvement mindset along with a strong desire and ability to support management.
• Customer focus: A demonstrated track record of proactively engaging internal and external customers of all levels with professionalism and the ability to deliver quality results is essential.
• Project management skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, that require cross-functional collaboration.
• Strong communication skills: Excellent verbal and written skills with an ability to effectively work with all levels of contacts. Strong business acumen with proven experience translating business needs into actions that will move the business forward.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Education: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university.
Experience:
• 3+ years of accounting experience or big four experience
• Advanced Excel skills with strong analytical ability
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Solid understanding of GAAP and SOX
• Abundant experience of handling JEs, reconciliations, cash reconciliation, and financial analysis before.
• Take ownership of corporate accounting and financial analysis with growth potential to manage multiple projects at the same time.
• CPA firm experience or CPA license will add value though not required.
• Prior knowledge about Sage Intacct will be helpful.
• Experience in semi-conductor or technology industry preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently and multi-task by deadline in a fast-paced environment.