Accounting Manager, On-Site — High-Growth, Equity Options

Outpost Space; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Stock Options

Annual performance-based bonus

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vis

401(k) with company match

Short- and long-term disability, andl

Job summary

Outpost Space in Playa Vista, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, A/P/A/R processing, and audits.

You’ll implement policies, controls, and systems, oversee payroll accounting and tax filings, and collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, and other teams to ensure data integrity in a fast-growing, government contracting-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required or equivalent certification.
• 4–6 years of relevant accounting experience in startup/high-growth/corporate environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting and US GAAP.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, ERP).
• Experience with audits and internal controls frameworks.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong communication and ownership of accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial results review.
• Implement and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and systems (QBO, BILL, Brex).
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, vendor payments, billing, collections, and cash application.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, and other teams to ensure data integrity and proper accounting treatment.
• Lead external audit activities and coordinate requested schedules and documentation.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, and tax filings/compliance.
• Monitor tax filings for federal, state, local, and international obligations.
• Report month-over-month and budget-to-actual variances with explanations.

Skills

Cost accounting

US GAAP

Cross-functional communication

Accounting process ownership

Financial controls

Interdepartmental collaboration

Financial data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

ERP platforms

Excel

Job description

Outpost Space in Playa Vista, CA is seeking an Accounting Manager to own day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, A/P/A/R processing, and audits.

You’ll implement policies, controls, and systems, oversee payroll accounting and tax filings, and collaborate with FP&A, Procurement, and other teams to ensure data integrity in a fast-growing, government contracting-focused environment.