Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in a publicly traded company or manufacturing company preferred.
Experience with public accounting firms (Big 4 or national) is highly desirable.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Responsibilities
Participate in and help lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
Ensure compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements.
Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits.
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.
Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate financial information.
Benefits
Generous health, dental, and vision plans with low deductibles.
Parental leave.
Educational reimbursement.
Short-term disability.
Flexible PTO options.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY
The Senior Accountant will play a crucial role in the general ledger close process, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal control requirements. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills, a thorough understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. The ideal candidate will bring good experience and work ethic to the table while being open to learning and adapting to changing priorities in fast paced environment. Being familiar with a Sox Compliant environment is important for this position.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger Close: Participate in and help lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes to meet internal and external financial reporting deadline requirements, including preparing journal entries.
Internal Controls Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal control over financial reporting requirements. Assist in the documentation of internal controls over financial reporting.
Audit Support: Prepare schedules and provide support for internal and external audits.
Ad-hoc Analysis & Projects: Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and participate in special projects as assigned.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other departments (e.g., FP&A, Operations, Legal) to ensure accurate financial information and support business needs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in a publicly traded company, a manufacturing company and/or public accounting firm (Big 4 or national firm preferred) auditing public clients is highly desirable.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
System Skills:
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas) and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle).
CPA designation or active pursuit of CPA is preferred
Soft Skills:
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
High level of integrity and professionalism
Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
About Firefly Space Systems
Firefly Space Systems was an American aerospace manufacturer based in Cedar Park, Texas. The company was founded in 2013 with the goal of developing low-cost launch vehicles for the small satellite industry. Firefly's Alpha rocket was designed to carry payloads of up to 1,000 kg to low Earth orbit. The company was acquired by EOS Launcher in 2017 and is now known as Firefly Aerospace. Firefly Aerospace is continuing the development of the Alpha rocket and is also working on a larger rocket called Beta, which is designed to carry payloads of up to 8,000 kg to low Earth orbit. Firefly Aerospace is committed to providing affordable access to space for small satellite operators.
