Staff Accountant

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Staff Accountant

Professional Mojave, CA, US

18 days ago Requisition ID: 1330

Salary Range: $85,600.00 To $128,400.00 Annually

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

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