Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

Location: Playa Vista, California (full time, on-site)

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to join our growing team. This role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and assisting with monthly close activities and audits. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare journal entries for review/approval.
• Reconcile general ledger and subledger accounts monthly.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities. A/P: Monitor and help process vendor purchase orders, invoices and employee expense reports.
• A/R: Support collections, customer billing and posting payments, including revenue recognition tracking and DSO calculation
• Experience with ERP software (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex) to process transactions, generate reports and analytics.
• Ensure adherence and improvements to internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation as needed.

Additional Skills or Expertise (a plus, but not required)

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting industries or big 4’s in relevant sectors.
• ERP use and implementation experience preferable with SAP, Oracle or NetSuite.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA Certification a plus.
• 2–4 years of accounting experience (preferably in a corporate or startup environment).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated self-starter who works well collaboratively and independently.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $75,000 - $95,000, Salary may vary with experience
• Incentive Stock Options
• Annual Performance-Based Bonus
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• 401k with Company match
• Subsidized daily catered lunch, snacks and coffee

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.