Staff Accountant

Vast is looking for a Staff Accountant - GL & Accounting Operations, reporting to the Controller, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. 

This person will support accounting operations through audit coordination, PBC request management, project tracking, stakeholder follow-up, meeting coordination, and calendar management for the Controller and accounting leadership, while performing staff accounting responsibilities including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting support.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

Fixed Asset Management: 

• Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring all assets are recorded accurately. 
• Track acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments to fixed assets (fixed asset rollforward) 
• Ensure proper classification of assets based on their respective categories (e.g., leasehold improvement, furniture & fixtures, machinery & equipment, vehicles, etc.)
• Calculate and record depreciation and amortization in accordance with company policies and accounting standards (US GAAP). 
• Review and analyze depreciation schedules to ensure accuracy and timely entries.
• Review fixed asset subledger and identify impaired assets or assets that could potentially be sold if no longer in use at the Mojave site 

Financial Reporting: 

• Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. 
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies. 
• Assist in monthly variance analysis
• Any ad-hoc tasks related to month-end close 

General Ledger Management: 

• Post journal entries and process monthly close activities. 
• Maintain and update general ledger accounts. 
• Ensure proper documentation and support for all entries. 

Administrative Coordinator: 

• Manage audit readiness activities and oversee tracking of PBC requests from initiation through completion.
• Coordinate meetings between auditors, finance teams, and business stakeholders.
• Facilitate communication between accounting, operations, and external service providers.
• Maintaining the Controller's calendar related to accounting, audit, close, and reporting activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years of Accounting experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field 

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure
• Experience with facilities & machinery within an aerospace industry 
• Familiar with amortizing prepaid expenses 
• Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs 
• Knowledge of NetSuite 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment 
• Ability to make independent judgments with limited information 
• Logical and strategic approach to solving problems 
• Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (Hawthorne & Mojave site) 
• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted