Staff Accountant

Vast is looking for a Staff Accountant - International Accounting & Accounting Operations, reporting to the Controller, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations.

The position partners with regional finance teams to support financial close, reporting, inter-company eliminations, and foreign currency translation. Also supports accounting operations through audit coordination, PBC request management, project tracking, stakeholder follow-up, meeting coordination, and calendar management for the Controller and accounting leadership.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Business Consolidation for International Entities:

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements for multiple international entities.

Perform consolidation entries, including intercompany eliminations, investment eliminations, and minority interest adjustments.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, US GAAP, and corporate accounting policies.

Manage foreign currency translation and remeasurement in accordance with applicable accounting standards.

Review financial reporting packages submitted by international subsidiaries for completeness and accuracy.

General Ledger Management:

Post journal entries and process monthly close activities.

Maintain and update general ledger accounts.

Ensure proper documentation and support for all entries.

Assist in monthly variance analysis

Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.

Administrative Coordinator:

Manage audit readiness activities and oversee tracking of PBC requests from initiation through completion.

Coordinate meetings between auditors, finance teams, and business stakeholders.

Facilitate communication between accounting, operations, and external service providers.

Maintaining the Controller's calendar related to accounting, audit, close, and reporting activities

Minimum Qualifications:

2 years of Accounting experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure

Experience with facilities & machinery within an aerospace industry

Familiar with amortizing prepaid expenses

Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs

Knowledge of NetSuite

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

Ability to make independent judgments with limited information

Logical and strategic approach to solving problems

Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.

Additional Requirements:

Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (Hawthorne & Mojave site)

Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted

Pay Range: California

$75,350—$106,970 USD