Staff Accountant

About X2N X2N designs, deploys, and manages private satellite and 5G network infrastructure for enterprise and government customers across the United States. Our customers depend on us for connectivity in places where conventional networks simply don't reach—remote facilities, mobile operations, and mission-critical sites. We work with some of the largest names in healthcare, energy, and government services, and we're building the infrastructure that will define what connectivity looks like in the next decade. We are a company that genuinely loves what we do. If the idea of working inside an industry that is launching satellites and rewriting the rules of global telecommunications sounds exciting to you, we think you'll fit in here. The Opportunity We're looking for a Staff Accountant to own the full accounting cycle for X2N. This is not a support role—you will be the accounting function. You'll work directly with our part-time Controller, who provides oversight, month-end review, and technical guidance, but the day-to-day ownership of the books is yours. The role averages 25-35 hours per week, and we offer significant flexibility in how and when those hours are structured. We require in-person work, but we understand that the right candidate may have commitments that make a rigid 9-to-5 schedule unappealing. We would rather build a schedule that works than lose a great person to an unnecessary constraint. We are intentionally hiring someone who could do more than this role demands on paper. We want a person who has seen enough to understand what good accounting looks like, who takes ownership seriously, and who finds satisfaction in keeping a clean set of books without needing to be told why it matters. If you're early in your career and looking for a team to grow with, this may not be the right fit—but if you want to own something, work with interesting people, and be part of a company doing genuinely exciting things, we'd like to meet you. What You'll Own Accounts Receivable Process and apply customer payments across 300-350 invoices per month, primarily through NetSuite's automated recurring billing workflows Manage collections: monitor the aging report, follow up on past-due balances, and escalate as needed Handle billing exceptions, credit memos, and adjustments with accuracy and good judgment Accounts Payable Process vendor bills and manage payment runs across 80+ active vendors, including ACH batches and credit card reconciliation Maintain vendor records and payment terms; flag discrepancies before they become problems Banking & Reconciliation Reconcile bank accounts, credit card statements, and petty cash across multiple locations each month Identify and resolve discrepancies independently Month-end Close Prepare and post standard journal entries including accruals, prepaid amortization, and lease accounting entries under ASC 842 Deliver clean, closed books to the Controller on schedule, every month Payroll & HR Coordination Interface with our payroll provider (TriNet) to post payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll liabilities Compliance & Reporting Manage sales tax reporting obligations across multiple states including Texas and New Mexico Properly code R&D expenditures for potential tax credit purposes—this matters and accuracy here has real financial consequences Run standard reports from NetSuite for the Controller's review and for management visibility What We're Looking For The following are genuine requirements, not aspirational checkboxes: NetSuite experience—this is the most important single filter. Our environment is deeply customized. Candidates who haven't worked in NetSuite will have a steeper ramp and a higher risk of early struggle. Please be honest with yourself about this one. 3-7 years of full-cycle accounting experience—you've owned AR, AP, reconciliations, and close before, not just supported someone who did Comfort with ASC 842 lease accounting—you don't need to be an expert, but you need to know what a right-of-use asset is and how to maintain an amortization schedule Strong organizational discipline—at 300+ invoices per month, attention to detail isn't optional Genuine interest in the work environment—we're a satellite and 5G company. We talk about space, ground stations, and network infrastructure. The right candidate will find that interesting, not irrelevant. We'll also give real credit for: NetSuite certification or demonstrated NetSuite expertise Experience in a services business with recurring billing Multi-state sales and use tax experience Familiarity with R&D expense classification for tax credit purposes Experience working as a solo accounting function or in a small team where you had to figure things out independently What We Offer A role where you actually own something—not a queue of tasks someone else defined for you 25-35 hours per week with flexible scheduling—we care about output, not clock-watching In-person work in a collaborative environment with a team that takes its work seriously Support from a part-time Controller who is experienced, accessible, and not trying to micromanage your work Competitive compensation commensurate with experience—we are hiring for someone slightly overqualified, and we will pay accordingly We offer a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage. We also have a 401k plan and offer an employer match. 15 days of PTO per year are offered during the first five years of employment. Additional PTO is accrued with additional tenure. A front-row seat to an industry reshaping global infrastructure—satellite constellations, private 5G networks, and customers doing work that matters A note on culture fit We don't have a lot of turnover, and we'd like to keep it that way. We think the best way to do that is to be straightforward about what this role is before you apply. This is a small company. There is no accounting department to fall back on—when something needs to get done, you're the one who gets it done. Our Controller is available and engaged, but not present every day. You'll need to be comfortable with that kind of independence. We work in a technical industry and that shapes how people here think. You don't need to know how a satellite modem works, but a genuine curiosity about technology and infrastructure will make you a better fit and a more engaged member of the team. If you've read this far and it sounds like a good fit, we'd like to hear from you.

Pay:

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you require visa support now or in the future? Share how you have used NetSuite in the past.

Experience:

Accounting:

4 years (Required)

NetSuite:

2 years (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Petaluma, CA 94954 (Required)

Work Location:

In person