Senior Accountant, Project & Cost Accounting

About Applied Intuition Applied Intuition, Inc. is powering the future of physical AI. Founded in 2017 and now valued at $15 billion, the Silicon Valley company is creating the digital infrastructure needed to bring intelligence to every moving machine on the planet. Applied Intuition services the automotive, defense, trucking, construction, mining and agriculture industries in three core areas: tools and infrastructure, operating systems, and autonomy. Eighteen of the top 20 global automakers, as well as the United States military and its allies, trust the company’s solutions to deliver physical intelligence. Applied Intuition is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with offices in Washington, D.C.; San Diego; Ft. Walton Beach, Florida; Ann Arbor, Michigan; London; Stuttgart; Munich; Stockholm; Bangalore; Seoul; and Tokyo. Learn more at applied.co . We are an in-office company, and our expectation is that employees primarily work from their Applied Intuition office 5 days a week. However, we also recognize the importance of flexibility and trust our employees to manage their schedules responsibly. This may include occasional remote work, starting the day with morning meetings from home before heading to the office, or leaving earlier when needed to accommodate family commitments. About the role As a Senior Accountant specializing in project accounting, cost accounting, government contracts, and time-and-material billing, you will be a critical driver of our financial integrity and operational scale across our growing defense and commercial programs. You will own the end-to-end financial management of government and commercial contracts, ensuring accurate cost allocation, compliant billing, and timely reporting. This is a hands-on, detail-oriented role requiring deep expertise in FAR/CAS compliance, TM invoicing, and project-level financial controls — combined with strong NetSuite and Excel skills and a passion for building scalable processes in a fast-paced environment. At Applied Intuition, you will: Set up and maintain projects in NetSuite, including budgets, funding ceilings, contract line items (CLINs), and work breakdown structures (WBS) Track and reconcile project-level costs; prepare monthly variance analyses against approved budgets and contract funding Support project closeout activities including final billing, revenue true-up, and balance sheet reconciliation Prepare monthly project financial reports for program managers and finance leadership Allocate direct and indirect costs to contracts in compliance with FAR Part 31 cost principles and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) Maintain and update indirect rate structures including fringe, overhead, GA, and fee pools; support forward pricing rate proposals (FPRPs) Validate labor distributions against timesheets and payroll records to ensure accurate cost capture across programs Support government contract compliance and audits, including incurred cost submissions and DCAA audit activities Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DFARS, and agency requirements, including preparation and submission of required government financial reports We’re looking for someone who has: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 5+ years of progressive cost accounting experience Demonstrated experience with TM contract billing, cost-reimbursable contracts, and incurred cost submissions Proficiency with NetSuite and Excel required Strong analytical and data aggregation skills, with a high level of attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Contracts, and Program Management teams Ability to manage multiple priorities across a portfolio of contracts in a fast-paced, high-growth environment Nice to have: At least 3 years in government contract accounting (FAR/CAS/DCAA compliance) Active CPA license or CPA eligibility Compensation at Applied Intuition for eligible role ... (truncated, view full listing at source)