Senior Staff Accountant

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 position you will play a crucial role in managing complex accounting tasks, ensuring the accuracy of financial information, and supporting the company’s financial operations. Your contributions will play an essential role in supporting the company through hyper-growth as you forecast the future and while scaling both revenue and internal relationships. 

• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes in a timely manner, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation workpaper, and account variance analysis.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and generate account reconciliations and management reports.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances. Research and resolve accounting issues
• Coordinate and prepare for internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and regulatory standards.
• Assist in the preparation and filing of federal, state, and local tax returns, as well as other regulatory filings.
• Support various accounting projects and work closely with other departments, including Supply Chain, Operations, and Business Development, across the whole organization.
• Develop and implement internal control procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience. 
• Must be willing to work at or relocate to headquarters in Austin, TX as this is an in-office position.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP system and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.

• Experience with public audits or working at a Big 4 accounting firm
• Experience working in a start-up, high-growth, and venture-backed company.
• Experience with government contracts 

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.