Associate Accountant
Scaled Composites is seeking an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented Associate Accountant to join our Accounting team. This entry‑level role is ideal for a new graduate looking to build a strong foundation in corporate and government contract accounting within a fast‑paced, innovative environment. The Associate Accountant will support daily accounting functions, assist with month‑end activities, and gain exposure to government compliance, project accounting, and financial reporting
Category: Accounting
Location: Mojave, CA
Citizenship Required: United States Citizenship
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:
- Assisting in the monthly accounting close process, including reconciliations and journal entry preparation.
- Supporting Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and General Ledger activities as needed.
- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation for audits and internal controls.
- Assisting with government compliance tasks related to CAS, FAR, and DCAA requirements (prior experience preferred but not required).
- Supporting project accounting activities such as billing, funding tracking, and cost reporting.
- Preparing basic financial reports and participating in data analysis for Program teams.
- Contributing to continuous improvement of accounting workflows and system processes.
- Providing administrative and analytical support to senior accounting staff.
- Participating in special projects and cross functional tasks as assigned.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline.
- Prior accounting experience preferred; Internship or coursework in accounting considered in lieu of formal work history.
- Solid understanding of accounting principles and basic GAAP concepts from coursework.
- Ability to learn accounting systems such as Deltek Costpoint.
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain DoD security clearance.
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.
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
- Must be able to read and understand SDS