Finance Assistant

Interstellar Lab believes that becoming a multi-planet species is one of the most exciting futures we can dream of for humanity. Yet, what is the point of bringing life to another planet if we cannot protect life on Earth? At Interstellar Lab, we design and build structures where life thrives, on Earth and in space. We develop deployable environment-controlled modules and pods through space exploration design approaches. We create ideal conditions for plants to grow on Earth, in LEO, the Moon, and on Mars - from sustainable farming and biodiversity conservation on Earth to astronaut life-support and food production in space.

Interstellar Lab is currently located in Paris and Los Angeles and is constantly on the lookout for people with a passion for aerospace, environmental science, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology. Meet the current team on Linkedin.

Interstellar Lab is seeking a Finance Assistant who will assist the CEO, management team, and councils on invoicing, payment, bookkeeping, accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting. 

He/she will be responsible for the day-to-day tasks in a financial department, ensuring that the organization has their bookkeeping in order for budgets and taxes. They will process payments, maintaining cost reports and managing invoices. This includes the purchasing and expensing process to support both business purchases (for manufacturing, suppliers, etc.) and personal expenses (for travel, etc.) as well as collecting receipts and following up with suppliers when needed. 

• Ensuring transactions are accounted for accurately 
• Assist company accountant with any task needed
• Develop reports based when desired by management
• Assist in expensing and purchasing framework to ease the burden off of engineering teams and executive staff
• Prepare tax documents for the organization
• Prepare a balance sheet
• Enter financial data into the system
• Update financial records
• Create cost analysis reports for other departments
• Maintain financial policies throughout the company
• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports
• Keep track of accounts payable and accounts receivable

• B.S. degree or higher in accounting.
• 3+ years of experience book-keeping in technical organizations.
• CPA, CFA, or CGFM is helpful, as is some experience in accounting.
• Experience with traditional GAAP accounting.
• Expert in Excel spreadsheets for financial modeling, experience in preparing compelling presentations for our leadership team, Board of Directors, and investors.
• Professional communication skills and leads by example.
• A passion for sustainable living on Earth and in space.
• Fluent in English mandatory and good level in French is highly appreciated

LOCATION

Paris, France and Los Angeles, California (USA)

Interstellar Lab is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  Interstellar Lab does not discriminate on the basis of race, regional color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.