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.