Part-Time Staff Accountant (Remote)

Scaled Composites; Mojave (CA); Remote; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

An innovative aerospace company seeks a part-time Staff Accountant to join their dynamic team. This remote role offers flexibility and involves crucial responsibilities such as general ledger reconciliation, journal entry maintenance, and financial analysis. With a rich history of pioneering aircraft designs, this organization encourages independent work while supporting occasional travel. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a knack for organization. Join a forward-thinking firm that values creativity and precision, contributing to exciting projects that shape the future of aviation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in bookkeeping or staff accountant role.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• General ledger account reconciliation and journal entries.
• Assist with financial statement analytics and audits.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Office Suite

Autonomy

Education

Associate’s Degree in Accounting

Certification in Accounting

Job description

Scaled Composites is seeking an experienced part-time Staff Accountant to join our accounting team. The ideal candidate for this role is self-driven, can work independently, and is well-versed in accounting principles. This role will be 100% remote with occasional travel up 10% of the time.

Category: Finance

Location:Remote*

Citizenship Required:United States Citizenship

Clearance Type:None

Schedule:Part-Time Flexible

Travel:Yes, 10% of the Time

Summary:

Founded by legendary aircraft designer Burt Rutan, Scaled Composites is a 42-year-old aerospace company continually working to push boundaries, prove out ideas, and influence the future. We are a rapid prototyping and manufacturing facility, designing, building, and testing proof-of-concept and prototype vehicles. We have flown an average of one new aircraft type per year over our 42-year history such as Proteus, GlobalFlyer, SpaceShipOne, Model 401, and Stratolaunch.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• General ledger account reconciliation.
• Create and maintain journal entries for accounts.
• Transfer cost and labor hours.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statement analytics and provide other routine financial analysis.
• Support audits and special projects as needed.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work autonomously.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or certification in accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in a bookkeeping or staff accountant role.

Essential Functions:

• Manual dexterity and coordination are required; repetitive hand motion (e.g., to operate computer keyboard).
• Vision at close distances and the ability to adjust focus for prolonged periods (i.e., computer screen).
• Ability to remain sedentary or stationary for prolonged periods of time.
• Ability to write for extended periods of time.
• Occasional exposure to chemical vapors and/or fumes in low non-hazardous concentrations when working on-site.
• Must be able to read and understand SDS.

*Remote – Open to applicants based out of California, Maryland, Missouri, Washington and Wyoming ONLY.

Scaled Composites is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.