Space Tech Technical Accountant — GAAP & Policy Expert

Stoke Space; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in stock options

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid Time Off

Holidays – 10 days

Parental leave

On-site gym or wellness stipend

Dog-friendly offices

Job summary

Stoke Space in Kent, WA is seeking a Technical Accountant to support our accounting and finance organization. The role involves technical accounting research, preparing position papers and memorandums, and assisting with new accounting standards implementations, while documenting processes and internal controls.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and to help establish scalable financial reporting processes in our dynamic, high-growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 3–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including a combination of public accounting and/or industry accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting principles
• Experience researching accounting guidance and preparing technical accounting memorandums
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP
• Prepare technical accounting memorandums, position papers, and accounting policy documentation for significant transactions and accounting matters
• Prepare and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent application of U.S. GAAP across the organization
• Assist in evaluating the accounting impact of new business initiatives, contracts, and strategic transactions
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and assess their applicability to the Company
• Collaborate with auditors to provide supporting documentation and respond to disclosure-related inquiries
• Support external audit activities by providing technical accounting analyses and supporting documentation
• Assist with the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements
• Collaborate with accounting, finance, and operational teams to evaluate process and system impacts resulting from new accounting guidance
• Participate in special projects related to accounting policy development and financial reporting improvements
• Develop and maintain accounting process narratives, flowcharts, and procedure documentation
• Assist in designing, documenting, and enhancing internal controls over financial reporting
• Support control testing, remediation efforts, and audit readiness initiatives
• Partner with process owners to identify opportunities for process improvements and increased operational efficiency
• Maintain documentation supporting compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist with preparation of accounting disclosures and supporting schedules
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities including review of financial reporting packages are in compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Draft, review, and finalize notes to financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Participate in special accounting projects and ad hoc analyses

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting research

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Stoke Space in Kent, WA is seeking a Technical Accountant to support our accounting and finance organization. The role involves technical accounting research, preparing position papers and memorandums, and assisting with new accounting standards implementations, while documenting processes and internal controls.

This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and to help establish scalable financial reporting processes in our dynamic, high-growth