Bookkeeper

Job Description

Bookkeeper | Kraken Kinetics

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Kraken Kinetics, located on-site at our Moore County, NC facility. Kraken Kinetics designs and manufactures advanced kinetic solutions for the United States Armed Forces and its allies, focusing on mission-tailored warheads and firing systems for unmanned and autonomous weapon platforms. This role is crucial for managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, and supporting the growth and development of the company’s internal finance function.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Moore County, NC
• Pay: $20–$30 hourly
• Mission: Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and reconciliations, to support leadership and operational decision-making and build scalable financial systems.
• Tech Stack: QuickBooks Online, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Accounting Operations: Manage daily accounting processes, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and vendor payments.
• Financial Reconciliation: Perform bank and credit card statement reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely financial record-keeping.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports to support leadership and operational decision-making.
• Payroll Coordination: Collaborate with Human Resources to coordinate payroll processes and ensure accurate accounting alignment.
• System Transition: Assist in transitioning bookkeeping functions from outsourced providers to in-house management.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Mid-career professional with 2-5 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting, with a preference for startup or small business environments.
• Experience: Proven ability to manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations, while thriving in an evolving environment.
• Skills: Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel; strong attention to detail, organizational capabilities, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience supporting DoD programs or defense contractors.