Senior Accountant

**About Xanadu:
**Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

**Your role and responsibilities:
**We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is responsible for inventory accounting, lifecycle management of long-term assets, and core accounting operations that support our research and development initiatives.

In this role, you will combine strong technical accounting expertise with a focus on operational excellence, ensuring that revenue, inventory, and capital investments are accurately recorded, tracked, and depreciated. You will also analyze trends, support forecasting activities, and contribute to strategic decision-making.
The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and highly collaborative, with the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while continuously improving processes and systems.

**Key Responsibilities:
Inventory & Materials Accounting
**Lead end-to-end accounting for inventory and materials, including capitalization, usage tracking, and valuation in accordance with US GAAP.

**Fixed Asset Accounting
**Manage the full lifecycle of fixed assets, including capitalization of construction- in-progress (CIP), depreciation, disposals, and impairment analysis

**Asset Integration & Cross-Functional Collaboration
**Partner with R&D, Purchasing, and Facilities teams to track equipment installations and ensure accurate classification and recording of assets

**Financial Close & Reporting
**Own accounting operations for assigned areas during the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and roll-forward schedules

**Audit & Compliance
**Act as the primary liaison for external auditors on inventory, fixed assets, and revenue/grant-related matters
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal SOX control requirements

**Revenue & Grant Accounting
**Lead and optimize revenue recognition and grant accounting processes in accordance with US GAAP