[Remote] Staff Accountant at Astra

Only, Tennessee, United States

Astra Logo
$70,000 – $85,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or on track is a plus)
  • 2–4+ years of accounting experience, ideally at a fast-growing tech company or public accounting firm
  • Strong grasp of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting systems
  • Familiarity with SaaS billing or fintech operations is a plus
  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting platforms; experience implementing or migrating systems is a plus
  • Excel/Sheets mastery: ability to build and maintain complex models, reconciliations, and reporting dashboards
  • ERP & Integrations: exposure to ERP systems or workflow tools (NetSuite, Ramp, Bill.com, Carta, etc.) and interest in optimizing processes through automation
  • Data savvy: ability to analyze large datasets, reconcile discrepancies
  • Comfortable building structure in unstructured environments, solving problems, and creating clarity in fast-moving settings
  • Comfortable collaborating across Compliance, Risk, and Engineering teams
  • Organized and proactive, with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Responsibilities

  • Customer Invoicing: Manage billing cycles and ensure accurate, timely invoicing
  • Vendor Payments: Oversee accounts payable and maintain strong vendor relationships
  • Cash Management: Monitor bank accounts, reconciliations, and day-to-day treasury functions
  • Bookkeeping: Maintain accurate day-to-day records of all financial transactions, ensuring clean ledgers and reconciliations for real-time visibility
  • Monthly Close: Lead the preparation and accuracy of monthly financial closes
  • Compliance & Taxes: Partner with external tax accountants on annual returns and filings; prep and manage annual tax obligations and reporting
  • Fundraising Support: Prepare financial materials and data packages for investors and board presentations
  • Process Building: Identify gaps and implement scalable procedures to support rapid growth

Skills

Invoicing
Vendor Management
Accounts Payable
Bank Reconciliation
Month-End Close
Tax Compliance
Financial Reporting
GAAP

Astra

Provides launch services for small satellites

About Astra

Astra provides launch services specifically for small satellites, catering to commercial businesses, government agencies, and research institutions that need reliable access to space. The company operates small, agile rockets designed to transport these satellites into low Earth orbit (LEO). Astra's approach focuses on making space more accessible by reducing the costs and complexities associated with satellite launches, which allows a wider range of customers to utilize their services. Unlike many competitors, Astra emphasizes efficiency and cost-effectiveness in its operations, aiming to meet the growing demand for satellite-based services such as Earth observation and telecommunications. The company's goal is to facilitate more frequent and affordable satellite launches, thereby expanding opportunities for various applications in the space industry.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$291.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
AerospaceIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive Medical (HMO & PPO)/Dental/Vision plans
Company paid Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability plans
401K with company match
Flexible Spending Account
Commuter benefits
Caregiving support benefits
Company perks, like PetPlan, curated gym/travel/products discounts
Free lunch
Company events

Risks

Going private may limit Astra's access to public capital markets.
Astra faces financial instability due to liquidity crunch and high cost of capital.
Intensifying competition in the small satellite launch market could impact Astra's market share.

Differentiation

Astra offers cost-effective launch services for small satellite payloads.
The company focuses on agile rockets for frequent access to space.
Astra provides online reservations for payload deliveries to various orbits.

Upsides

Growing demand for small satellite constellations aligns with Astra's business model.
U.S. government investment in space technology presents contract opportunities for Astra.
Astra's reusable rocket technology could lead to significant cost reductions.

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