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This role will serve as a key resource for technical accounting matters, with a primary focus on evaluating customer contracts and ensuring appropriate accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP, particularly revenue recognition under ASC 606. The position will play an integral role in assessing contractual terms related to revenue recognition, billing milestones, and associated accounts receivable timing within a complex Aerospace & Defense environment.\nIn addition to technical accounting responsibilities, this individual will support general ledger accounting activities, assist with the monthly close process, and collaborate cross-functionally with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, and Finance to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.\nResponsibilities\n Technical Accounting & Revenue Recognition\nReview and evaluate customer contracts to determine appropriate accounting treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP, with an emphasis on revenue recognition (ASC 606).\nAnalyze contractual terms related to performance obligations, transaction price, billing milestones, acceptance criteria, contract modifications, and variable consideration.\nEvaluate the timing of revenue recognition, including over-time versus point-in-time recognition and appropriate measures of progress, where applicable.\nAssess the accounting implications of milestone-based billing arrangements and ensure alignment between revenue recognition, billing events, and accounts receivable.\nPartner with Contracts, Program Management, and Legal teams to review new contracts and contract amendments prior to execution, identifying accounting implications and providing recommendations where appropriate.\nPrepare and maintain technical accounting memorandums supporting key accounting conclusions.\nResearch and interpret accounting guidance related to complex or non-routine transactions, including technical accounting matters beyond revenue recognition, as needed.\nBilling, Accounts Receivable & Contract Accounting\nMonitor contractual billing milestones to ensure timely invoicing and accurate recording of accounts receivable.\nPartner with Billing and Program teams to resolve discrepancies between contractual terms, revenue recognition, and customer invoicing.\nAssist in analyzing contract assets, contract liabilities, unbilled receivables, and deferred revenue balances.\nSupport reconciliations related to customer contracts and milestone billing activities.\nGeneral Accounting & Financial Close\nAssist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.\nMaintain general ledger accounts related to assigned areas of responsibility.\nReview balance sheet accounts for accuracy and completeness.\nSupport internal and external audit requests by preparing schedules and documentation.\nContribute to the development and enhancement of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nProcess Improvement & Cross-Functional Support\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, contract review procedures, and month-end close efficiency.\nAssist in implementing process improvements and strengthening internal controls over financial reporting.\nProvide technical accounting guidance and training to internal stakeholders as needed.\nParticipate in ERP or financial systems enhancements affecting contract accounting, billing, or financial reporting.\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance\n4+ years of demonstrated progressive accounting experience\nStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, with demonstrated experience applying ASC 606 Revenue Recognition to complex customer contracts.\nExperience reviewing customer contracts and interpreting contractual language for accounting purposes.\nExperience evaluating performance obligations, variable consideration, contract modifications, and over-time versus point-in-time revenue recognition.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical accounting concepts to non-finance stakeholders.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills.\n\nPreferred Skills and Experience\nCPA license or active progress toward CPA\nPublic Accounting foundation\nAerospace & Defense industry experience or exposure\nExperience with complex or long-term customer contracts, including milestone-based arrangements and over-time revenue recognition.\nAdditional Information:\nCompensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.\nImpulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. 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