Accountant

We are a fusion power company based in Everett, WA, with the mission to build the world's first fusion power plant, enabling a future with unlimited clean electricity. Our vision is a world with clean, reliable, and affordable energy for everyone.

Since Helion's founding in 2013, we have raised over $1 billion from long-time investors such as Sam Altman, Mithril, and Capricorn Investment Group as well as new investors SoftBank and Lightspeed to propel us forward. Our last prototype, Trenta, completed 10,000 high-power pulses and reached plasma temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius (9 keV). We are now operating Polaris, our next prototype on the path to the world's first fusion power plant.

This is a pivotal time to join Helion. You will tackle real-world challenges with a team that prizes urgency, rigor, ownership, and a commitment to delivering hard truths - values essential to achieving what no one has before. Together, we will change the future of energy, because the world can't wait.

What You Will Be Doing

As our Accountant, you will play an important role in the growth of our company. You will support the Finance team with transactional processing, journal entry preparation, balance sheet account reconciliations, variance analyses, and the preparation of deliverables for the financial statement audit. You will also assist with the implementation of internal controls. You will report to the Controller and work at our Everett, WA office.

• Support accounting period close for areas of functional responsibility which may include preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations and variance analysis
• Analyze fluctuations and trends in financial statement line items and provide insightful commentary
• Assist with the preparation of the monthly financial reporting package and financial statement disclosures
• Support external audit requirements related to specific assigned areas
• Proactively review current procedures and seek ways to improve processes to ensure timely monthly close, accuracy of accounting entries, and operational efficiency
• Perform technical accounting research and draft technical accounting memos
• Assist in designing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring accounting policies and procedures; and assist in internal control and process documentation
• Manage assigned projects and collaborate with cross-functional team members in delivering high quality, decision ready information to our business partners

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of accounting experience preferably with a background in manufacturing, energy, or technology industries
• Comfortable working with individuals at all organizational levels

Benefits

Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• 31 Days of PTO (21 vacation days and 10 sick days)
• 10 Paid holidays, plus company-wide winter break
• Up to 5% employer 401(k) match
• Short term disability, long term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support (up to 16 weeks)
• Annual wellness stipend

Helion is an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.