Senior Accountant

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Who we are

At Virgin Orbit, we are launching the small satellite revolution, enabling missions that were previously unimaginable. We are delivering Virgin’s legendary customer experience by combining advanced technology with a diligent, hard-working team. We have built a workplace and a workforce of the future, knowing that our decisions and investments of today are launching the industries of tomorrow. We have engaged a diverse and inclusive community of doers and dreamers alike, empowering all those working today to build satellites and constellations that will change the world.

At Virgin Orbit, we are opening space for good. Search all of our job openings on our career portal.

Sr. Accountant

Position Summary 

Virgin Orbit (VO) is seeking a new member for our team to serve as a Senior GL/Cost Accountant. If you join us in this position, you will provide Accounting support for both the finance team and a broad range of teammate “customers” who rely on timely and accurate accounting support and financial information. The individual will perform a flexible range of activities. This role will be responsible for performing a portion of the monthly accounting close process and select financial reporting. This role is for a hands-on person with great attention to detail and excellent people skills.

This is a Full-time position at our rocket factory in beautiful Long Beach, California.

Your Mission

• Prepare journal entries complete with necessary supporting documentation and schedules.
• Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
• Provide account analysis where necessary to appropriately determine accruals or other estimates to be recorded.
• Prepare daily/monthly bank reconciliations.
• Responsible for analysis and maintenance of fixed assets schedules.
• Prepare supporting schedules for use in financial statements and footnote.
• Assist in providing critical financial information to other teammates within and outside of Finance.
• Assist in coordinating the annual financial statement audit and working with our external auditors on various accounting issues as needed.
• Assist in the continued implementation and development of our Oracle ERP.
• Perform data extractions and prepare reports to support financial statements.
• Assist in general process improvements and process documentation for all facets of the accounting cycle as well as the continued development and documentation of our accounting policies and procedures.
• Cultivate internal relations at all levels by providing support and a high level of customer service.
• Perform various projects such as research, special projects & analysis as needed.
• Performing month-end cost accounting close activities.
• Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger.
• Analyzing inventory valuations and production variances.
• Familiar with Average Costing environment.
• Preparing production report.
• Help Virgin Orbit do our part to make the world a better place.
• Constantly learn new things—and share them with your team members.
• Perform other duties assigned.

What you bring

• B.S. Degree in Accounting is strongly preferred, or similar Finance or Business Degree is expected.
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in public accounting or mix of public and private is preferred.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Possesses strong knowledge of accounting rules or the ability to perform research to properly interpret and determine the appropriate accounting treatment for common transactions.
• Ability to present and explain financial data and analysis to both finance and non-finance audiences.
• Proficiency in all MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Must be a U.S. person as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15).
• Passion for space exploration and a firm belief in the utility of affordable access to space.
• Ability and desire to perform in a fast-paced, rapidly changing work environment.
• Self-driven, highly motivated, and committed to improvement, inter-team communication skills, and attention to detail.
• Must be able to provide proof of US-approved Covid-19 full vaccination status, unless otherwise exempted by an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation from Virgin Orbit.

Skills We Value:

• CPA license/candidate preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with accounting systems and practices. Oracle experience a plus.
• Strong time management skills essential; Flexible with the ability to multitask.
• Must be inquisitive and able to solve problems creatively.
• Exemplary written and oral communication skills required.
• Creative and proactive, with a keen eye for detail and shows initiative to solve problems and deliver solutions.
• Ability to work under pressure and with ‘on the spot’ priority situations in a quick and effective manner.
• Able to learn quickly and grasp the project and operational details.
• Ability to thrive as a ‘one person team’.
• Ability to add something unique and positive to our team.
• Generally high level of all-around awesomeness.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Personal Requirements

Our idea of a happy life: build rockets, work with brilliant people, serve purposeful customers, and open access to space. Sir Richard Branson’s belief is “If you get the perfect mix of people working for your company, you have a far greater chance of success.” From the very start, we have placed top priority on growing and fostering a team of creative, diverse, and talented women and men. 

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