Full-Time

Accountant

Early

Posted on 7/15/2024

Apex

Apex

51-200 employees

Manufactures customizable ESPA class satellites

Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$75k - $105kAnnually

Junior

No H1B Sponsorship

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Los Angeles.

Category
Auditing
Financial Accounting
Accounting
Required Skills
NetSuite
Requirements
  • U.S. Persons status is required as this position needs to access export-controlled data
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or equivalent required.
  • 2-3 years of relevant accounting experience; Big 4 and/or aerospace.
  • Hardware industry experience is mandatory.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX.
  • Experience with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with financial audit preparation is strongly preferred.
  • Proven proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, etc); must be highly proficient in Excel.
  • Proven proficiency with NetSuite.
  • Excellent writing, oral communication, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills; project management experience a plus, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Manage the accounts payable and receivable, ensuring proper tags and timely payments
  • Support the month end close process.
  • Support preparation of the monthly reporting package and other executive dashboards.
  • Prepare documents supporting internal and external audits and ensure the successful completion of those audits.
  • Support the implementation of new systems, tools, and processes to support the growth of the Company.
  • Develop, maintain and improve internal controls which relate to assigned areas.

Apex Space manufactures ESPA class satellites, focusing on their flagship product, the Aries satellite bus, which is suitable for Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and other missions. They serve clients in the aerospace and defense sectors, providing customizable satellite solutions for applications like Earth observation and communications. Apex Space differentiates itself with guaranteed on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing. Their goal is to lead in spacecraft manufacturing by offering dependable satellite solutions tailored to various mission requirements.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$115.3M

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for small satellite buses due to mega-constellations in LEO.
  • Growing interest in satellite-based Earth observation for climate monitoring.
  • Advancements in AI enhance on-orbit data processing for Apex's satellite buses.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from new entrants like Rocket Lab's Photon platform.
  • Potential supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical tensions.
  • Rapid technological advancements could render Apex's offerings obsolete.

What makes Apex unique

  • Apex specializes in ESPA class satellites, ranging from 40 to 400 kilograms.
  • The Aries satellite bus supports LEO, MEO, GEO, and deep space missions.
  • Apex guarantees on-time delivery, high reliability, and transparent pricing.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Company Equity

Meal Benefits

INACTIVE