Staff Accountant

Scaled Composites is seeking a skilled Staff Accountant to join our Accounting team and support the company’s financial integrity, government compliance, and program financial performance. This role plays a key part in leading core accounting processes, strengthening internal controls, and providing analytical insights to program teams and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting and effective decision‑making.

Category: Accounting 

Location: Mojave, CA

Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship

Clearance Type: None

Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Benefits: 100% Paid Benefits and 401k Matching 

Summary:

Founded in 1982 by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is an aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 40-plus year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Leading and managing the monthly accounting close process.
• Supporting government regulatory compliance, including DCAA audit readiness and adherence to CAS/FAR requirements.
• Assisting Program teams with ad hoc reporting, program cost analysis, and financial insights.
• Driving continuous improvement of accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Examining, analyzing, and interpreting complex financial data and presenting findings clearly to management.
• Recommending improvements to financial systems and reporting workflows.
• Acting as a backup for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and General Ledger functions as needed.
• Participating in special projects, research initiatives, and cross‑functional tasks as assigned.
• Contributing to maintaining audit readiness, documentation standards, and compliance across all financial operations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline PLUS 4+ years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong government contract accounting background, including CAS, FAR, and hands-on DCAA compliance preferred
• Solid understanding of project accounting concepts: contract types and funding/billing structures
• Proficient in computerized accounting systems; Deltek Costpoint strongly preferred
• Prior experience with Cognos 8 or similar reporting/query tools appreciated.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and general accounting principles.

Required Qualifications: 

• Good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Good interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Great time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to work autonomously, as well as in a team setting.
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DoD security clearance. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Requires mobility and the ability to bend and reach 
• May infrequently require lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling materials weighing up to 30 pounds. 
• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard) 
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen) 
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time 
• Ability to write for extended periods of time 
• Ability to work in an office setting for prolonged periods of time 
• May be asked to carry up to 20 lbs. up and down a flight of stairs on a regular basis such as files, books, office equipment, etc. 
• Occasional reaching overhead and lifting up to 15 pounds 
• Ability to converse and communicate information with others 
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentration 
• Potential to climb up and down steps on a daily 
• Must be able to read and understand SDS