Senior Accountant

Specter Aerospace

Senior Accountant managing financial operations at Specter Aerospace, supporting hypersonic flight testing and scaled production. Involves government contracting, budgeting, and financial reporting.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timePeabody • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $88,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain general ledger accounts, journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and month-end close
Classify all transactions by contract; ensure accuracy of charge codes and allocations
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for leadership and auditors
Manage bank and credit card reconciliations
Track company assets, maintain depreciation schedules, and review equipment/building leases
Manage government invoicing, including submissions via WAWF/PIEE
Assist with government contract billing, collections, audits, and compliance documentation
Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS (as applicable), and DCAA expectations
Support proposal cost volumes and customer-required financial documentation
Manage purchasing, purchase orders, and accounts payable on a weekly cadence
Track procurement of materials, equipment, and company orders
Collaborate with HR to implement payroll and benefits entries into financial statements
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for internal planning and government programs
Run periodic spend reports for directors and program leadership
Contribute to process improvements and internal controls development
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including HR, operations, suppliers, and customers
Provide support during financial reviews, audits, and special projects
Perform other administrative or financial tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
3–5 years of professional accounting experience
Strong understanding of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Experience with AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience with government contracting or regulated financial environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong communication skills and ability to work with executives, vendors, and government personnel
Ability to travel onsite to Peabody, MA as needed
CPA (active or in progress) preferred
Experience with QuickBooks Online or GovBooks preferred
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other government cost accounting standards preferred
Experience using PIEE/WAWF and other government financial portals preferred
Familiarity with BambooHR, Jira, or other ERP/HRIS tools preferred
Experience briefing executives or program leadership preferred
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, R&D, or manufacturing environments preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Maintain general ledger accounts, journal entries, monthly reconciliations, and month-end close
Classify all transactions by contract; ensure accuracy of charge codes and allocations
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial statements for leadership and auditors
Manage bank and credit card reconciliations
Track company assets, maintain depreciation schedules, and review equipment/building leases
Manage government invoicing, including submissions via WAWF/PIEE
Assist with government contract billing, collections, audits, and compliance documentation
Ensure adherence to FAR, DFARS, CAS (as applicable), and DCAA expectations
Support proposal cost volumes and customer-required financial documentation
Manage purchasing, purchase orders, and accounts payable on a weekly cadence
Track procurement of materials, equipment, and company orders
Collaborate with HR to implement payroll and benefits entries into financial statements
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for internal planning and government programs
Run periodic spend reports for directors and program leadership
Contribute to process improvements and internal controls development
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including HR, operations, suppliers, and customers
Provide support during financial reviews, audits, and special projects
Perform other administrative or financial tasks as needed in a fast-paced environment 🎯 Requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
3–5 years of professional accounting experience
Strong understanding of balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
Experience with AP/AR, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Experience with government contracting or regulated financial environments
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Strong communication skills and ability to work with executives, vendors, and government personnel
Ability to travel onsite to Peabody, MA as needed
CPA (active or in progress) preferred
Experience with QuickBooks Online or GovBooks preferred
Knowledge of FAR, DFARS, CAS, and other government cost accounting standards preferred
Experience using PIEE/WAWF and other government financial portals preferred
Familiarity with BambooHR, Jira, or other ERP/HRIS tools preferred
Experience briefing executives or program leadership preferred
Prior experience in aerospace, defense, R&D, or manufacturing environments preferred Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgerjournal entriesmonthly reconciliationsfinancial statementsbank reconciliationsgovernment invoicingcost analysisAP/ARfinancial reportingbudgeting

Soft Skills

strong communication skillscollaborationprocess improvementsability to work with executivesability to work with vendorsability to work with government personnelorganizational skillsadaptabilityattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA