Posted Aug 12, 2026

Remote Senior Payroll Accountant

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Pacific Fusion was founded in 2023 with the mission to power the world with abundant, affordable, clean energy. We are rapidly designing and building a pulser-driven inertial fusion system to achieve net facility gain (more fusion energy output than stored energy input). We are bringing together the best scientists, engineers, and operators from the fusion community, hard tech industry, and other sectors. We are united by a shared sense of urgency to provide clean power for the world, particularly managing climate change while meeting growing global energy demand. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for a portion of the accounting activities for Pacific Fusion. You will work to build and optimize processes and enable the engineers and scientists across the organization as they bring our demonstration system online. Work with a team of accountants to complete the monthly close process including producing monthly financial statements - Complete journal entries, account reconciliations and flux analysis for assigned accounts - Perform ad hoc analysis as requested to support various leadership initiatives - Complete technical accounting research and compile memos to document management positions as necessary - Drive efficiency across financial operations processes - Support annual audits - Support an initial ERP implementation At least four years of public accounting experience - Experience creating new operational processes and ensuring continued improvement of those processes over time - Experience compiling financial details into cohesive and comprehensive workpapers for consumption by various levels of leadership Bonus Points For - Experience implementing finance-touching software tools - Experience working in industries such as: fusion, energy, aerospace, automotive or manufacturing - Experience working closely with PhD scientists and R&D technology organizations - Experience with accounting for government contracts Equity plan - Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance This range is for base salary, our total compensation includes equity and benefits. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Pacific Fusion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures and throughout employment.