Accountant

Terran Orbital
Irvine, CA

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our growing team. Reporting to the Accounting Manager, the Accountant will be responsible for assisting in the monthly close process, support periodic financial reporting process, and other technical accounting and special projects as needed.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist in the monthly accounting close process.
  • Record Property, Plant, and Equipment (PPE) acquisitions and manage depreciation schedules.
  • Manage the recording of prepaids and amortization entries.
  • Review monthly credit card transactions to ensure accurate recording in the financial system (company currently implementing Concur)
  • Manage the recording and reconciling of various intercompany accounts.
  • Assist in the preparation of various financial reports for management, ensuring they reflect accurate and current financial information.
  • Provide necessary documentation and explanations to support audit inquiries.
  • Assist in the preparation of technical accounting analyses.
  • Support the implementation of new accounting standards and practices.
  • Provide support on special projects and perform ad hoc analyses as required.
  • Offer assistance in other areas of accounting and finance as needed to support the team and organizational goals.
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • 3+ years of work experience in the accounting and/or auditing profession required
  • Top-tier public accounting firm experience preferred
  • CPA licensure is preferred
  • Candidate must be accountable, collaborative, creative, and passionate.
  • Excellent analytical and accounting skills
  • Excellent ability to communicate project and status updates to the team
  • Superior organizational skills with attention to detail, excellent project managerial skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment; able to multi-task effectively and meet all established deadlines
  • Self-motivated; highly capable of completing tasks and responding to department requests independently
  • Strong work ethic & professionalism
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
  • 401(k) Match
  • Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Salary Range  $70,000-$85,000

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!

About Terran Orbital

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at

Work Environment

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected] .

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm. 

Posted 2025-10-01

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