Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

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

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Senior Accountant to join our growing team. This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and owning 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.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records

Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts

Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis

Accounts Payable Ownership: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals

Accounts Receivable Ownership: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)

Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment

Lead external audits and determine required documentation

Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)

Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Required

4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)

Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting

Strong management of U.S. GAAP

Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)

Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks

Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)

High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline

Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally

Demonstrated ability having ownership of accounting processes

Experience in manufacturing or government contracting environments

Compensation Benefits

Competitive compensation:

4 – 6 years, $95,000 – $105,000 (commensurate with experience)

6 – 10 years, $100,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.

Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.

Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.

Protection when it matters: Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.

PTO : Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.

Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.

Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.

Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.

Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.

Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

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.