Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant 

Location: Playa Vista, California (full time, on-site) 

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with. 

Role Overview 

The Staff Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations while helping to build the infrastructure required for a high-growth company. This role spans transactional accounting, monthly close, and continuous improvement of financial processes and controls.The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically strong, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where systems and processes are still evolving. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis
• Accounts Payable: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
• Accounts Receivable: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)
• Maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment
• Support external audits and provide required documentation
• Utilize and help optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex) 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 2–4 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)
• 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
• Self-starter with a bias toward ownership and process improvement 

Preferred Experience (Not Required) 

• CPA or progress toward certification
• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting environments
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle
• Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks 

Compensation & Benefits 

• Salary: $75,000 – $95,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Incentive Stock Options
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee 

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.