Accountant, General Ledger

Ursa Major; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Parental and adoptive leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k with company match

Equity grants

Job summary

Ursa Major, based in Longmont, Colorado, seeks an Accountant to manage daily transactions, support the month-end close, and maintain general ledger integrity. The role focuses on GAAP compliance, accurate reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration across departments to improve processes.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 2+ years of GL experience, and proficiency with Odoo or similar ERP. Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Experience in General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and GAAP.
• Attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a manufacturing/defense environment.

Responsibilities

• Own current and implement new month/year-end closing procedures.
• Prepare journal entries and ad hoc reports.
• Monitor and implement internal controls.
• Prepare PBC requests for audits.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure accurate financial data and drive process improvements.
• Prepare account reconciliations and cost accounting analysis.
• Assist with cycle counts and inventories; review financial data.

Skills

Excel

GAAP knowledge

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Organized

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Odoo

Job description

The future of aerospace and defense starts here. Ursa Major was founded to revolutionize how America and its allies access and apply high-performance propulsion, from hypersonics to solid rocket motors, satellite maneuvering and launch. We design and deliver propulsion and defense systems that solve the most urgent and critical national security demands.

As an Accountant, 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. This role is based out of our Longmont, Colorado office.

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
• 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 recent experience as a General Ledger Accountant
• 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

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $72,000 - $90,000, 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.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company

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.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

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.