Senior Accountant

True Anomaly•Long Beach, CA

1d•$95,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability. OUR MISSION The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all. OUR VALUES Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together YOUR MISSION As the Senior Accountant at True Anomaly in our Long Beach facility, you will be a key contributor to the month end close process, preparation of Monthly Financial Statements, and be the lead representative of the accounting team within the Long Beach facility. This role will be the primary accounting owner for the Long Beach facility and support the corporate office with continuous process improvements and regular close procedures within NetSuite. They will be critical in scaling the accounting function, implementing internal controls, and supporting system integration. This role will require someone who wants to dig in, design the processes, and own entries and processes within the general ledger. We are looking for a reliable problem solver, someone who can demonstrate the ability to identify issues, develop scalable solutions, and operate with a high level of autonomy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance, 3+ years of experience
Strong knowledge of GAAP
Analytical and with exceptional problem-solving skills, high degree of ownership, and a strong attention to detail. Excellent communication and presentation abilities, capable of conveying complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

CPA a plus
Experience with government contract accounting, FAR accounting standards, and DCAA compliance is a plus
Previous Aerospace and Defense experience a plus
Prior NetSuite experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
Support with implementing accounting policies and best practices
Identify opportunities to streamline and enhance the close process, implementing new procedures to improve efficiency and reduce the close cycle time
Implement and ensure cost accounting processes and controls at the Long Beach facility
Ensure proper accounting for fixed assets at within the Long Beach facility
Support the preparation of Financial Statements
Act as a key stakeholder in shaping the Long Beach facility accounting team by refining processes and preparing for growth
Support accounting in accordance with Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) for CAS-covered contracts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance accounting processes and systems
Support the annual audit
Serve as a liaison between the accounting team and other departments to provide guidance and insights on financial matters
Other tasks as assigned