Senior Staff Accountant

CesiumAstro•Austin, TX

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, 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 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. The Senior Staff Accountant is responsible for supporting the Companyâ€™s month-end close, account reconciliation processes, and financial reporting in a public company environment. This role ensures the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, within the aerospace and defense regulatory environment.

Requirements

Bachelorâ€™s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum of 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close and account reconciliation responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
Experience with month-end close and account reconciliation processes.
Familiarity with public company reporting and SEC requirements.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
Experience with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or equivalent).
Ability to work with financial reporting and data analysis tools.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of ASC 606 and long-term contract accounting a plus.
Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or regulated environments.
CPA, or equivalent advanced certification a plus.
Experience in a public company or IPO-ready environment.
Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm).
Experience with account reconciliation tools (e.g., FloQast or similar).
Exposure to inventory and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

Perform revenue accounting under ASC 606 and inventory accounting processes.
Execute and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and reclassifications.
Ensure timely and accurate completion of close activities in accordance with reporting deadlines.
Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations (cash, inventory, prepaid expenses, accruals, fixed assets, intercompany, etc.).
Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately in a timely manner with appropriate supporting documentation.
Identify and resolve discrepancies and aged reconciling items.
Maintain reconciliation schedules and support continuous improvement of reconciliation processes.
Support external audits and quarterly reviews, including preparation of audit schedules and documentation.
Assist with SOX compliance, including control execution, documentation, and testing support.
Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures.
Maintain strong documentation to support audit readiness.
Partner with FP&A and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Support accounting for operational activities including inventory, cost accounting, and project/program-related transactions.
Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and processes.