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