Staff Accountant

Ursa Major · Greater Denver Area

Company

Ursa Major

Location

Greater Denver Area

Type

Full Time

Job Description

The journey to space starts with the engines. 
Ursa Major was founded to bring a new model to space access: one in which every link in an enormous value chain isn’t limited by those around it. We design rocket engines and propulsion solutions.  
Our products and technologies require an extraordinary team. A team that will mold tomorrow’s technologies while deploying today’s best. We are an intrinsically motivated team that has a passion for solving problems and empowering each other every day to develop our skills, knowing that there is always room for growth.

As the Staff Accountant (internally called General Ledger Accountant), you will be responsible for tracking daily transactions and ensuring they are compliant with regulatory standards as well as Ursa Major’s overall financial goals. You will ensure that data supports budgeting and forecasting requirements. This role will also help facilitate the month/year-end close process and assist in preserving the integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations and maintaining amortization and accrual schedules. This individual can adhere to timetables, is highly organized, and is solution-oriented.

We are ideally looking for someone to come on-site 2 days/week to our Berthoud office but who may work from home the remainder of the week.

Responsibilities: 

  • Own current and implement new month/year-end closing procedures
  • Prepare journal entries and various ad hoc reports
  • Help monitor and implement internal controls
  • Assist in preparing PBC requests for 3rd party reviews and audits
  • Perform bank reconciliations
  • Prepare AR invoices to specification for various customers, products, and services
  • Work cross-functionally with various departments to ensure the accuracy of financial transactions and to identify process improvement needs
  • Prepare account reconciliations
  • Analyze cost accounting data and assist with cycle count/physical inventories
  • First level review of financial data
  • Occasional administrative duties and others as assigned

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • At least two years of progressive general ledger accounting
  • Experience using Odoo or other ERP software required
  • Intermediate or higher skills in Microsoft Excel
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP accounting
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Willingness to learn
  • Organized

Desired Experience: 

  • Public accounting experience
  • Experience preparing PBC requests for auditors
  • CPA, CIA, CISA are a plus
  • 2-3 years of working within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in aerospace and/or government accounting

Benefits Include:

  • Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
  • Paid maternity/paternity/adoptive leave
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA); Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D and EAP Program; Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life, Emergency Medical Transport and Pet Insurance
  • Retirement Savings Plan - Traditional 401(k) and a Roth 401(k)
  • Company stock options

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range, which is $60,000 - $80,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy. Click here for more information about our awesome benefits.

Classification: Full-time Exempt.

NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
 
US CITIZENSHIP, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, REFUGEE OR ASYLUM STATUS IS REQUIRED.
 
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
 
No outside recruiters, please.
 
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Date Posted

09/01/2023

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