Accounting and Operations Associate

VetPowered ‚Ä¢ San Diego, California ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $74,000–$83,000 / year

Posted on Wed, Aug 12, 2026

Position Summary
VetPowered is seeking an experienced Accounting & Operations Associate to support the company’s accounting, purchasing, operational, government-contract, and quality-system activities.
The primary responsibility of this position is to maintain accurate, complete, and timely accounting records while providing hands-on support to the company’s day-to-day operations. This position will work closely with Accounting, Operations, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, and Management to ensure financial transactions, purchase orders, supplier records, job costs, and supporting documentation are accurate and properly maintained.
The position is well suited for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a manufacturing environment and wants exposure to the intersection of accounting, manufacturing operations, aerospace quality requirements, and government contracting.
Because this position supports multiple areas of the business, the successful candidate must be highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Primary Objective
Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the company's accounting records while providing reliable financial, purchasing, operational, government-contract, and AS9100D recordkeeping support.
Essential Responsibilities
Accounting & Finance
Purchasing & Supplier Coordination
Manufacturing & Operations Support
Government Contract & Aerospace Customer Support
AS9100D & Quality Recordkeeping
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications

Preferred
Core Competencies
Accounting Accuracy
Maintains a high level of accuracy and completeness in all financial transactions and supporting documentation.
Attention to Detail
Identifies discrepancies, missing information, and inconsistencies before they create downstream problems.
Organization & Follow-Through
Effectively manages multiple responsibilities and follows tasks through to completion.
Problem Solving
Investigates discrepancies and develops practical solutions rather than simply identifying problems.
Accountability
Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and communicates promptly when issues may affect deadlines or deliverables.
Communication
Communicates clearly and professionally with employees, suppliers, customers, and management.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Works effectively with Accounting, Operations, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Management.
Confidentiality & Integrity
Handles financial, employee, customer, government, and company information with discretion and professionalism.
Work Environment
This position works primarily in a professional office environment within an aerospace manufacturing facility and will regularly interact with personnel throughout the organization.
The employee may periodically enter manufacturing, warehouse, receiving, or inspection areas and must comply with all applicable safety requirements.
The position requires the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change based on customer requirements, production schedules, supplier performance, and business needs.
Employee may have additional environmental hazards such as: chemical, electrical, flammable, or mechanical in nature.
Physical Requirements
What Success Looks Like
Within this role, success means:
Mission and Values
Contribute to achievement of the Mission and Vision of our organization by being:
Important Notes
Position Details: This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position (40+ hours/week).
Pay: This pay does not include any opportunity for incentive compensation during the first year of employment and is only reflective of the base pay for this position.
The range of pay for this California-based position is $74,000 - $83,000.
Incentive Compensation: Potential for bonus/incentives after one full year of employment.
Benefits and Perks: VetPowered makes available comprehensive benefits the 1st of the month, following the date of hire. Options include Medical (50% employer contribution), dental and vision coverage (100% employer contribution), a 401k program with employer match up to $1,000 per year, FSA, Life Insurance, 8 paid holidays, and paid time off. While the Company intends to maintain these employee benefits, it reserves the absolute right to modify, amend or terminate these benefits at any time and for any reason.
Dress code: Our office staff works in a business casual or relaxed business casual environment.
Supervisory: No supervisory responsibilities
 

E-Verify Compliance Statement:
VetPowered, LLC participates in the E-Verify program. We ensure employment eligibility of all employees by using the E-Verify electronic verification system.

Policy for Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention:
VetPowered, LLC is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected characteristic, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity covered by this policy.

VetPowered, LLC employees are expected to assume responsibility for maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Employees are encouraged to promptly report conduct that they believe violates this policy so that we have an opportunity to address and resolve any concerns. Managers and supervisors are required to promptly report conduct that they believe violates this policy. We are committed to responding to alleged violations of this policy in a timely and fair manner and to taking appropriate action aimed at ending the prohibited conduct.

EEO Statement:
VetPowered, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, unpaid interns, and volunteers without regard to actual or perceived: race (including hair texture or protected hairstyles, e.g. braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin (including language use restrictions), ancestry, citizenship, disability (mental and physical) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, family and medical leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

All openings are subject to change without notice, due to the volume of applications / resumes received, we are unable to respond to status inquiries. Please be assured that your information is being properly handled and forwarded to the appropriate hiring staff. If your skills and qualifications meet the needs of the job, you will be contacted.

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