Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant 

Location: Remote (must be willing to travel onsite to Peabody MA as needed) 

Position Overview 

Specter Aerospace is seeking a Senior Accountant to support our growing finance and accounting operations as we move toward hypersonic flight testing and scaled production. This role blends core accounting government contract financials and operational support. 

About Specter Aerospace 

Specter Aerospace is building the next generation of hypersonic vehicles for defense and commercial applications. Based in Peabody MA Specter leverages advanced propulsion manufacturing and testing capabilities to rapidly develop supersonic and hypersonic systems. We are backed by a mix of government R&D organizations commercial partners and private investment with close collaborations across leading research institutions. 

Key Responsibilities 

Core Accounting 
• Maintain general ledger accounts journal entries monthly reconciliations and month-end close 
• Classify all transactions by contract; ensure accuracy of charge codes and allocations 
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for leadership and auditors 
• Manage bank and credit card reconciliations 
• Track company assets maintain depreciation schedules and review equipment/building leases 

Government Contracting & Billing 
• Manage government invoicing including submissions via WAWF/PIEE 
• Assist with government contract billing collections audits and compliance documentation 
• Ensure adherence to FAR DFARS CAS (as applicable) and DCAA expectations 
• Support proposal cost volumes and customer-required financial documentation 

Operational Financial Support 
• Manage purchasing purchase orders and accounts payable on a weekly cadence 
• Track procurement of materials equipment and company orders 
• Collaborate with HR to implement payroll and benefits entries into financial statements 
• Support budgeting forecasting and cost analysis for internal planning and government programs 
• Run periodic spend reports for directors and program leadership 
• Contribute to process improvements and internal controls development 

Additional Duties 
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including HR operations suppliers and customers 
• Provide support during financial reviews audits and special projects 
• Perform other administrative or financial tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment 

Required Qualifications 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline 
  • 3–5 years of professional accounting experience 
  • Strong understanding of balance sheets income statements and cash flow statements 
  • Experience with AP/AR journal entries reconciliations and financial reporting 
  • Experience with government contracting or regulated financial environments 
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint) 
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with executives vendors and government personnel 
  • Ability to travel onsite to Peabody MA as needed 

Preferred Qualifications 

• CPA (active or in progress)
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online orGovBooks 
  • Knowledge of FAR DFARS CAS and other government cost accounting standards 
  • Experience using PIEE/WAWF and other government financial portals 
  • Familiarity with BambooHR Jira or other ERP/HRIS tools 
  • Experience briefing executives or program leadership 
  • Prior experience in aerospace defense R&D or manufacturing environments 

EEO Statement:  

 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or veteran status.   

What We Do

Specter Aerospace is a venture-backed dual-use startup working on building the future of hypersonics