Senior Accountant – GAAP, Revenue & Audits

Sierra Space Corporation; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 139,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision

401(k) with match

Life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Principal Accountant in Colorado to lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements. You will mentor junior staff and manage journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activity.

This role requires expertise in project accounting, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and strong internal controls, plus coordinating audits with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 5+ years of related experience.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and accounting regulations.
• Exceptional skills with accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes with accuracy.
• Mentor and coach junior accountants.
• Manage journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activity.
• Oversee revenue recognition, lease accounting, and project accounting.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and support internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

MS Excel

Project accounting

Mentoring

Journal entries

Reconciliations

Intercompany transactions

Financial analysis

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Sierra Space Corporation is seeking a Principal Accountant in Colorado to lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements. You will mentor junior staff and manage journal entries, reconciliations, and intercompany activity.

This role requires expertise in project accounting, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and strong internal controls, plus coordinating audits with internal and external teams.