Senior Technical Accountant

Austin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

AtCesiumAstro we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites UAVs launch vehicles and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment which allows us to learn develop and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on interactive and autonomous work CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate collaborative energetic and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Senior Staff Accountant to our finance team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company we would like to hear from you.

In this role you will serve as theCesiumAstrossubject-matter expert on complex accounting mattersensuringcompliance withUSGAAPaccuratefinancial reporting andsoundaccounting judgmentin thehighly regulatedaerospace and defense roleplays a key part in supporting high-quality financial reporting informed business decisions and scalable accounting practices as the Company grows.

This is a hands-on role suited for someone whothriveseffectively in a fast-paced environment takes ownership oftechnicalaccountingissuesfrominitialanalysis through implementation and translates U.S. GAAP requirements into clear executable accounting conclusions.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research interpret and applyUSGAAP for complexand non-routinetransactionsincluding revenue recognitionleasesstock-basedcompensationR&D costs and contract modifications.
Prepareand reviewtechnical accounting memosand position paperssupportingsignificant transactionsand judgments.
Develop implementandmaintaincompanyaccounting policies and procedures.
Monitor new accounting standards and assessapplicability andimpactonaerospace defenseand governmentcontracting activities.
Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes related to technical accounting areas.
Assistwithpreparation of financial statementsfootnotedisclosures and SEC filings.
Evaluate accounting implications of mergers acquisitions andstrategicinitiatives.
Review and approve complex journal entriesestimates and accounting conclusions.
Serve askeytechnical accounting liaison with external auditors.
Prepare audit documentation and respond to technical accounting inquiries.
Support SOX readinessinternal controls designand documentation as the company scales.
Assistwith compliance related to government auditscustomer reportingand regulatoryrequirements.
Identifyaccounting risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensureaccounting practicesalign withFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and government contracting requirements.
Support accounting considerations related to long-term contracts cost structures and program accounting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Minimum of 58 years of progressive technical accounting experience including Big 4 or national public accounting and/or public company experience preferably within aerospace defense regulated manufacturing or IPO-ready environments.
Experience working with enterprise ERP systems such as NetSuite Oracle SAP or similar platforms.
Proficiency with financial reporting and data analysis tools.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting accounting conclusions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

CPA or equivalent advanced accounting certification.
Experience with FAR/CAS and government contracting accounting.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience education/training and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health dental vision HSA FSA life disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran Status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Please Note:To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. conditional resident asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or eligible to obtain the required...

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Research interpret and applyUSGAAP for complexand non-routinetransactionsincluding revenue recognitionleasesstock-basedcompensationR&D costs and contract modifications.
Prepareand reviewtechnical accounting memosand position paperssupportingsignificant transactionsand judgments.
Develop implementandmaintaincompanyaccounting policies and procedures.
Monitor new accounting standards and assessapplicability andimpactonaerospace defenseand governmentcontracting activities.
Support month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes related to technical accounting areas.
Assistwithpreparation of financial statementsfootnotedisclosures and SEC filings.
Evaluate accounting implications of mergers acquisitions andstrategicinitiatives.
Review and approve complex journal entriesestimates and accounting conclusions.
Serve askeytechnical accounting liaison with external auditors.
Prepare audit documentation and respond to technical accounting inquiries.
Support SOX readinessinternal controls designand documentation as the company scales.
Assistwith compliance related to government auditscustomer reportingand regulatoryrequirements.
Identifyaccounting risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Ensureaccounting practicesalign withFederal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and government contracting requirements.
Support accounting considerations related to long-term contracts cost structures and program accounting.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
Minimum of 58 years of progressive technical accounting experience including Big 4 or national public accounting and/or public company experience preferably within aerospace defense regulated manufacturing or IPO-ready environments.
Experience working with enterprise ERP systems such as NetSuite Oracle SAP or similar platforms.
Proficiency with financial reporting and data analysis tools.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda and supporting accounting conclusions.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel with working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.