Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Senior Technical Accountant

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRedondo Beach, CA, USA$100k - $130k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
At least 3 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting principles.
Hands-on experience supporting monthly close and financial reporting.
Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepaids, fixed assets, expense reporting, and accounts payable and accounts receivable support.
Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare and maintain schedules and analyses supporting financial statements, including the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
Assist with preparing financial reporting packages and management analyses.
Support the Senior Accounting Manager in establishing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
Assist with audit, tax, and other external reporting activities by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager on budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, and other financial analyses.
Assist with accounting-system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Support implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, tools, and reporting processes.
Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as the team grows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
Take on additional responsibilities and ownership as the accounting organization scales.

As an Accounting Manager at Impulse, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting timely reporting, and strengthening accounting processes as the company grows. This is a hands-on role with meaningful visibility across the organization. You will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and work with cross-functional partners to execute core accounting operations, support the financial close, and help build scalable processes and controls.

Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including:
- Journal entries
- General ledger maintenance
- Account reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Accruals and prepaids
- Fixed assets
- Expense reporting
- Accounts payable and accounts receivable support
Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
Prepare and maintain schedules and analyses supporting financial statements, including the P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
Prepare journal entries and supporting documentation in accordance with US GAAP and company policies.
Assist with the preparation of financial reporting packages and management analyses.
Support the Senior Accounting Manager in establishing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Help ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and maintained in accordance with applicable requirements.
Assist with audit, tax, and other external reporting activities by preparing requested schedules and documentation.
Partner with the Senior Accounting Manager on budgeting, forecasting, cash reporting, and other financial analyses.
Assist with accounting-system enhancements, process improvements, and automation initiatives.
Support the implementation and maintenance of accounting systems, tools, and reporting processes.
Provide guidance and support to junior accounting staff as the team grows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting questions and support financial reporting needs.
Take on additional responsibilities and ownership as the accounting organization scales.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
3+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and full-cycle accounting principles.
Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting monthly close and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Proficiency with accounting software such as QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or similar systems, as well as Microsoft Excel.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion.

About the Company

Impulse Space

In-space propulsion and payload mobility

Impulse Space builds in-space mobility services and propulsion to move payloads after launch. Its products include Mira for precise maneuvering and rendezvous, Helios high-energy kick stage, Caravan rideshare to higher-energy orbits, and propulsion lines Saiph, Deneb, and Rigel. These tools act as in-space tugs and stages to push, dock, and deploy payloads in orbit. Led by SpaceX veteran Tom Mueller, Impulse Space uses flight-proven hardware and a growing network of facilities to make reaching higher-energy orbits faster and cheaper, expanding access for customers.

Company size: 501-1,000
Company stage: Series D
Total funding: $1.4B
Headquarters: Redondo Beach, CA
Founded: 2021

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