Staff Revenue Accountant

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add a Staff Revenue Accountant to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about making an impact in a growing company, we would like to hear from you.

 

In this position, you will lead revenue recognition and revenue accounting under U.S. GAAP (ASC 606) for CesiumAstro's government and commercial contracts, including Firm Fixed Price, Cost Plus, Time & Materials, and milestone-based arrangements. This role serves as the company's subject matter expert on revenue accounting, partnering with Contracts, Program Management, Business Development, Legal, and FP&A to ensure revenue is recognized accurately and in compliance with applicable accounting standards and government regulations. The Staff Revenue Accountant operates with minimal supervision, exercising a high degree of independent judgment on complex, technical revenue accounting matters.

\nJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESJOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 8 years of progressive revenue accounting experience with a B.S./B.A. in Accounting or Finance required or a minimum of 6 years of experience with a relevant M.S./M.A.
• CPA required.
• Advanced expertise in ASC 606 Revenue Recognition and ASC 340 Contract Costs.
• Extensive experience with government contract structures, contract modifications, and variable consideration.
• Strong knowledge of Stand-alone Selling Price (SSP), Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), contract assets/liabilities, deferred revenue, and unbilled receivables.
• Working knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting and financial statement presentation.
• Experience with government contracting regulations (FAR/DFARS), project accounting, and percentage-of-completion accounting.
• SOX compliance and technical accounting research experience required.
• Advanced analytical and critical thinking skills to resolve complex revenue accounting matters.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Acumatica, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Experience with revenue automation and revenue management tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Experience with defense or aerospace manufacturing and public company reporting.

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CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  

 

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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