Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets & General Ledger

Vast is looking for a Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets & General Ledger, reporting to the Assistant Controller, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. 

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.

Cross-Department Collaboration:

• Work closely with departments such as IT, facilities, engineering, and operations to ensure that new assets are properly recorded and disposed assets are accurately tracked.
• Coordinate with procurement and finance teams regarding capital expenditures and asset capitalization, focusing mainly on actuals vs forecast.
• Assist with building the annual capex budget on a yearly basis.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field.
• 1-2 years experience directly related to fixed assets.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 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:

• Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.

Pay Range:

• Staff Accountant Level II: $73,000 - $105,000