Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant  

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

Outpost is building the return lane from space. We’re developing reusable vehicles that bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster in-space manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. 

We’re a mission-driven team that cares deeply about the work and the people doing it. We are in an exciting stage of growth, which means ownership from day one. Our engineers design hardware, test it, iterate on it, and watch it move toward flight. We are based in the aerospace hub of Playa Vista, where you can spend your days solving complex problems and your evenings on the beach or in the mountains. The work is meaningful, the team is collaborative, and the mission matters. If you want to see the systems you design make it to orbit—and back—come build with us. 

The Role

We are seeking a Senior Accountant to own and lead all aspects of Outpost’s accounting and procurement operations. You will be directly responsible for ensuring our financial systems are accurate, compliant, and scalable as we grow. You will oversee the general ledger, purchasing process, accounts payable/receivable, government contract invoicing, DCAA compliance, month-end and year-end close, and financial reporting. 

The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting expertise with applicable experience in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of a startup. You’ll work closely with leadership, provide insights to guide decision-making, and put in place the processes and controls that will serve as the backbone of our financial operations. 

Qualifications 

• Active CPA license required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. 

• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close and financial reporting. 

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles. 

• Proficiency with QuickBooks, Gusto and BILL. 

• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, reporting, and analysis. 

• Proven ability to prioritize and execute independently. 

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain financial matters clearly to non-financial stakeholders. 

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an early-stage startup environment. 

Responsibilities 

• Own and drive all accounting operations: general ledger management, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting. 

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes. 

• Manage and improve the company’s purchasing process: vendor onboarding, purchase orders, approvals, and policy compliance. 

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable: vendor management, invoicing, collections, and revenue recognition tracking. 

• Manage all tax-related matters, including federal and state income tax compliance, sales/use tax filings, payroll tax, and coordination with external tax advisors to ensure accurate filings and strategic planning. 

• Oversee state-level requirements and compliance for multi-state operations, including employee registrations, payroll/tax withholding setup, and ongoing compliance for out-of-state employees. 

• Prepare and manage government contract invoicing. 

• Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and standard operating procedures. 

• Partner with leadership to design and implement scalable accounting and purchasing systems as the company grows. 

• Prepare for and manage audits, ensuring full and accurate supporting documentation. 

• Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership to support strategic decisions. 

• Act as a key driver in QuickBooks usage, reporting, and optimization for company-wide financial processes. 

Additional Skills or Expertise (preferred but not required) 

• Experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting industries. 

• ERP or system implementation and scaling experience. 

Compensation 

• $100,000 – $140,000 (salary may vary with experience) 

• Incentive Equity (Stock Options) 

• Annual Performance-Based Bonus 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

• Life Insurance 

• PTO 

• 401k with Company match 

• Subsidized 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.