Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager  

Location: Playa Vista, California (full time, on-site) 

The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us.

Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.

Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again. One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach.

The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.

We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounting Manager to join our growing team. This role is responsible for owning the day-to-day accounting operations, including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable processing, and owning monthly close activities and audits. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, accuracy, and organizational skills, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Prepare and post journal entries; ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records
• Perform monthly reconciliations of general ledger and subledger accounts
• Own month-end and year-end close processes, including variance analysis
• Accounts Payable Ownership: Process vendor invoices, purchase orders, and employee expense reports; ensure proper coding and approvals
• Accounts Receivable Ownership: Manage billing, collections, cash application, and support revenue tracking (including DSO monitoring)
• Implement, maintain and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure financial data integrity and operational alignment
• Lead external audits and determine required documentation
• Utilize and optimize financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks Advanced, BILL, Brex)
• Manage payroll-related accounting duties and maintain access to federal, state, and local tax portals to support timely filings, reconciliations, payments, and compliance requirements. 

 Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Required
• 4 - 6 years of relevant accounting experience (startup, high-growth, or corporate environment preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of cost accounting
• Strong management of U.S. GAAP
• Proficiency in accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP platforms)
• Exposure to audit processes and/or internal controls frameworks
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, pivot tables, data analysis)
• High attention to detail and strong organizational discipline
• Clear communicator with the ability to work cross-functionally
• Demonstrated ability having ownership of accounting processes  
• Experience in manufacturing or government contracting environments 

 Compensation

• $110,000 - $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Incentive Stock Options
• Annual performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• PTO
• Daily catered lunch, snacks, and coffee 

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 ,or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State