Staff Accountant — Space & Defense Finance

Karman Space & Defense; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

FSA

Life insurance

Disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Staff Accountant in Ogden, UT to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. You will maintain reliable accounting records, perform reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely month-end close.

The role involves revenue recognition support, cost analysis, and coordination with Contracts and Finance to verify contract values under ASC 606.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience.
• Knowledge of general accounting principles, regulatory standards, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (advanced).
• High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality.
• Strong data entry, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal, listening, and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, stress management, and time management skills.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Performs general accounting activities and maintains accurate financial records.
• Creates and posts journal entries and clears bank adjusting entries.
• Completes monthly bank reconciliations and SOX compliance checklists.
• Reconciles petty cash accounts and verifies company credit card transactions.
• Provides backup support for accounts payable activities and reconciles RNI accounts.
• Supports vendor payment remittances and month-end reporting activities.
• Investigates general ledger variances to support an accurate and timely financial close.
• Assists with cost analysis activities, including cost validation for percentage of completion (POC).
• Coordinates with Contracts and Finance teams to verify contract values and support revenue recognition in accordance with ASC 606.
• Updates and verifies job status information within the ERP system.

Skills

Analytical skills

Data entry

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking a Staff Accountant in Ogden, UT to support accurate financial reporting and operational efficiency. You will maintain reliable accounting records, perform reconciliations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and timely month-end close.

The role involves revenue recognition support, cost analysis, and coordination with Contracts and Finance to verify contract values under ASC 606.