CesiumAstro

aerospace and defense

SeniorTechnicalAccountant

Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Technical Accountant at CesiumAstro. Skills: US GAAP, Technical accounting, Financial reporting. Research, interpret, and apply US GAAP. Prepare and review technical accounting memos”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring compliance with US GAAP; accurate financial reporting; sound accounting judgment; supporting high-quality financial reporting; informed business decisions; scalable accounting practices

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

takes ownership of technical accounting issues from initial analysis through implementation

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S. , conditional resident, asylee or refugee

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 5–8 years of progressive technical accounting experience, Big 4 or national public accounting and/or public company experience, Experience working with enterprise ERP systems, Proficiency with financial reporting and data analysis tools, Knowledge of U. S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, Demonstrated experience preparing technical accounting memoranda, Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice to Have

CPA or equivalent advanced accounting certification, Experience with FAR/CAS and government contracting accounting

What You'll Do.

Prepare and review technical accounting memos

and maintain accounting policies

Monitor new accounting standards

Support month-end close processes

Assist with financial statements preparation

Evaluate accounting implications of M&A

Review and approve journal entries

Serve as technical accounting liaison

Prepare audit documentation

Support SOX readiness

Assist with government audits

Identify accounting risks

Ensure accounting practices align with FAR/CAS

Support accounting for long-term contracts

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional work environment; key technical accounting liaison with external auditors

Communication Scope

translates U. S. GAAP requirements into clear, executable accounting conclusions

Full Job Description

## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Staff Accountant to our finance team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you.    In this role, you will serve as the CesiumAstro’s subject-matter expert on complex accounting matters, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, accurate financial reporting, and sound accounting judgment in the highly regulated aerospace and defense environment. This role plays a key part in supporting high-quality financial reporting, informed business decisions, and scalable accounting practices as the Company grows.    This is a hands-on role suited for someone who thrives effectively in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of technical accounting issues from initial analysis through implementation, and translates U.S. GAAP requirements into clear, executable accounting conclusions.  ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Research, interpret, and apply US GAAP for complex and non-routine transactions, including revenue recognition, leases, stock-based compensation, R&D costs, and contr

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