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Senior Accountant

Lead the month-end close process and enhance business processes in a high-growth aerospace company.

Location
Los Angeles, CA
Compensation
$100k–$130k/yr
Level
senior
Type
full time

Posted by employer 2 months ago

First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago

Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago

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AI in the day-to-day

Experience utilizing AI tools as part of month-end close and day-to-day accounting activities.

Requirements

Experience
3+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree

Not disclosed in this posting: work arrangement, visa sponsorship.

Benefits

Paid Time Off Health Insurance Parental Leave Life Insurance

Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Accountant at K2 Space will oversee the month-end close process and manage various financial operations, including fixed assets and revenue recognition. Proficiency in accounting software and a strong grasp of GAAP are essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively across departments. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of accounting experience, particularly in fast-paced environments like aerospace or manufacturing. K2 Space is a rapidly growing company focused on innovative satellite technology, making this a dynamic opportunity for the right candidate.

Joblaze insights

Quick facts

What's the salary range?
K2 Space lists $100,000–$130,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?
At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Accountant role.
What's the tech stack?
Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Bill.com, MaintainX, Microsoft D365, Microsoft Excel, NetSuite, Ramp.
What seniority level is this role?
K2 Space targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?
Full-time for this Senior Accountant role at K2 Space.

From the original posting

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown, unlocking performance levels previously out of reach across every orbit. Backed by over $1 billion in total funding from leading investors including Altimeter Capital, ICONIQ, Kleiner Perkins, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Redpoint Ventures, and T. Rowe Price — and with over $1 billion in signed contracts across commercial and US government customers, we're mass-producing the highest-power satellite platforms ever built for missions from LEO to deep space.

The rise of heavy-lift launch vehicles is shifting the industry from an era of mass constraint to one of mass abundance, and we believe this new era demands a fundamentally different class of spacecraft. Engineered to survive the harshest radiation environments and to fully capitalize on today's and tomorrow's massive rockets, K2 satellites deliver unmatched capability at constellation scale and across multiple orbits.

With multiple launches in 2027 and plans to scale to 100 satellites a year, we're Building Bigger — helping develop the solar system and build toward a Kardashev Type II (K2) civilization. If you are a motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and you're excited about contributing to the success of a high-growth Series D-funded company, we'd love for you to apply.

The Role

You will lead the month-end close process and other business processes such as fixed assets, inventory, and revenue and receivables. This role involves working with team members across the organization, enhancing controls throughout business processes, maintaining compliance with company policies and financial regulations, and identifying opportunities to further improve business processes. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, self-starter, and skilled in leadership and process improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the month-end close process to ensure complete, accurate, and timely reporting and accelerating the month-end close timeline
  • Prepare journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations across fixed assets, inventory, and revenue & receivables processes and ensure retention of supporting documentation
  • Serve as an accounting resource for operational and technical matters, clearly communicating requirements to non-finance partners
  • Work cross-functionally across departments on enhancing internal controls throughout business processes and ensure adherence to Company policies, including identifying improvements to existing Company policies
  • Enhance and maintain Accounting’s chart of accounts and ensure proper coding and classification of transactions amongst customer programs, R&D projects, and G&A
  • Execute and maintain highly-quality work to ensure accuracy and completeness of the Company’s financial statements
  • Participate in ERP implementations and UAT as necessary across various accounting and manufacturing systems
  • Support various ad-hoc finance and other accounting activities as needed
  • Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers as part of annual financial statement audit and other tax compliance filings, respectively

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
  • 3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  • Experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft D365, Ramp, Bill.com, MaintainX) and Microsoft Excel
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize across projects and learn quickly
  • Excellent written and oral skills for effective communication with internal teams and external contacts

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience in the aerospace, satellite, manufacturing, telecommunications, or defense industries or high velocity start-up environments
  • Prior background in public accounting
  • Active CPA license
  • Experience utilizing AI tools as part of month-end close and day-to-day accounting activities

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 + equity in the company
  • Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level
  • Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks

If you don’t meet 100% of the preferred skills and experience, we encourage you to still apply! Building a spacecraft unlike any other requires a team unlike any other and non-traditional career twists and turns are encouraged!

If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Export Compliance

As defined in the ITAR, “U.S. Persons” include U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents (i.e., Green Card holders), and certain protected individuals (e.g., refugees/asylees, American Samoans). Please consult with a knowledgeable advisor if you are unsure whether you are a “U.S. Person.”

The person hired for this role will have access to information and items controlled by U.S. export control regulations, including the export control regulations outlined in the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR). The person hired for this role must therefore either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license.

Equal Opportunity

K2 Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with K2 Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.