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Staff Accountant (1-3 yrs) at Advanced Space
Westminster, COFull-timeFinance & AdministrationPosted 9 days ago
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<h1 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer" data-d-component="title" data-d-size="xl" data-d-weight="semibold">Advanced Space | Staff Accountant (1–3 Years) | Full-time | Hybrid</h1>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">We’re going to the Moon. Think you’ve got what it takes?</span></p>
<h2 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title" data-d-component="title" data-d-size="lg" data-d-weight="semibold">About the Role</h2>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">At Advanced Space, we're enabling humanity's return to the Moon and building the technologies that will take us to Mars and beyond. We're looking for a <span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Staff Accountant with 1–3 years of experience</span> to support day-to-day accounting operations and help keep our financial processes running smoothly.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">This is a great opportunity for an early-career accountant looking to continue building a strong foundation in core accounting. You'll gain hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense reports, bank reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end close while working alongside an experienced team. Government contracting experience is not required. We'll teach you what you need to know.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">We're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, eager to learn, and takes pride in producing accurate work. If you're ready to grow your accounting skills while supporting a company delivering real space missions, we'd love to hear from you.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">This position is open to U.S. Persons (U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents) only. Visa sponsorship is not available.</span></p>
<h2 class="w6asjq_TextBase GgxHUa_Title" data-d-component="title" data-d-size="lg" data-d-weight="semibold">About Advanced Space</h2>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Advanced Space exists to enable the sustainable exploration, development, and settlement of space through innovative software, mission services, and technology solutions. As the owner and operator of NASA's CAPSTONE™ and CAPSTONE 02 missions and the Prime Contractor for AFRL's Oracle mission, we're helping shape the future of cislunar exploration while supporting commercial, civil, and national security customers.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Our team combines deep technical expertise with an entrepreneurial mindset. We move quickly, collaborate across disciplines, and empower every team member to make meaningful contributions. We are customer obsessed and mission focused; when we see it, we solve it; we are one team, motivated by our vision; and we bring technical excellence and inexhaustible curiosity.</p>
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<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Keep accounts payable running smoothly.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Process vendor invoices accurately and on time, including coding, data entry, and approval routing. Prepare payment runs, maintain vendor records, answer vendor questions, and help resolve invoice discrepancies.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Support accounts receivable and customer billing.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Prepare customer invoices, record and apply incoming payments, and maintain accurate accounts receivable records. Track outstanding balances and assist with follow-up on past-due accounts to support timely collections.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Help manage team member expenses.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Review team member expense reports for accuracy, required receipts, and compliance with company policies. Enter approved expenses, maintain supporting documentation, and help team members navigate the expense reporting process.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Support month-end close and general accounting.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Prepare and enter journal entries, record financial transactions, and assist with bank reconciliations. Help prepare schedules, maintain supporting documentation, and ensure accounting records are accurate and organized to support the month-end close process.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Maintain accurate financial records.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Keep accounting files and documentation organized, assist with audit requests, and help ensure financial information is complete, accurate, and readily accessible. Support the documentation of accounting procedures and identify opportunities to improve routine processes.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Collaborate across the business.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Work with program managers, TMS, operations, and other team members to support financial requirements, answer accounting-related questions, and help ensure smooth day-to-day operations.</p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><strong><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Learn, grow, and improve.</span></strong></p>
<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Build your accounting knowledge through hands-on experience, feedback, and collaboration with experienced team members. Take on new responsibilities over time and look for ways to make accounting processes more efficient.</p>
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<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Build your accounting career while supporting real missions that are shaping the future of lunar and deep-space exploration.</p>
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<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Gain hands-on experience across core accounting functions and develop a strong foundation for long-term career growth.</p>
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<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text">Learn from experienced team members who are invested in your development and success.</p>
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<p class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text"><span class="w6asjq_TextBase _85PZeG_Text" data-d-component="text" data-d-default-strong="" data-d-inline="">Advanced Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</span> We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.</p>
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