Fixed Asset Accountant

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

Be the offset.

We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.

What would it take?

We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.

It’s the people.

Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain accurate and complete fixed asset records for all True Anomaly locations, including property, buildings, leasehold improvements, machinery, equipment, furniture, vehicles, technology, and other capital assets.
• Record and monitor fixed asset additions, transfers, disposals, retirements, impairments, and write-offs in accordance with True Anomaly policies and U.S. GAAP.
• Review capital expenditures and supporting documentation to determine whether costs should be capitalized or expensed.
• Establish asset records and maintain information such as asset identification number, location, department, custodian, acquisition date, in-service date, cost, useful life, and depreciation method.
• Calculate, record, and reconcile monthly depreciation and amortization expense.
• Monitor construction-in-progress and other capital projects, including the timely transfer of completed projects to the appropriate fixed asset categories.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual fixed asset reports, schedules, roll-forwards, and management analysis.
• Reconcile the fixed asset subledger to the general ledger and investigate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Coordinate fixed asset accounting and tracking activities across True Anomaly’s locations in Colorado, California, and the Washington, DC area.
• Partner with Facilities, Operations, Procurement, Information Technology, Engineering, Manufacturing, Real Estate, and other departments to track transfers, disposals, and changes in status.
• Coordinate periodic physical inventories and audits of fixed assets at True Anomaly locations.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails for capital purchases, disposals, transfers, and other fixed asset transactions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Assist with the accounting and reporting of asset-related leases, tenant improvements, and other location-based capital projects, as applicable.
• Review fixed asset transactions for compliance with capitalization thresholds, useful-life guidelines, approval requirements, and internal controls.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of capital expenditures and depreciation expense.
• Support the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of fixed asset modules within True Anomaly’s ERP or accounting systems.
• Support the accounting, tracking, and control of government-furnished property or customer-owned property, as applicable.
• Perform other accounting, reporting, and finance-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of progressive accounting experience, including direct experience with fixed asset accounting.
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting principles, capitalization policies, depreciation, disposals, impairments, and asset reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to apply accounting policies consistently across multiple locations.
• Experience supporting physical asset inventories, fixed asset audits, and asset verification processes.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, conditional formulas, and data analysis.
• Experience working with an ERP or accounting system with fixed asset functionality. NetSuite is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees and stakeholders across multiple True Anomaly locations.
• Ability and willingness to travel periodically to True Anomaly facilities to support physical inventories, audits, and asset verification activities, as needed.
• PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
• Experience managing fixed assets across multiple states, facilities, or business units.
• Experience with construction-in-progress accounting, leasehold improvements, capital project accounting, or asset-intensive organizations.
• Experience with fixed asset tagging, barcode or RFID tracking systems, and physical inventory software.
• Experience supporting year-end audits, internal control testing, or SOX-related processes.
• Familiarity with state and local property tax reporting related to fixed assets.
• Experience with government-furnished or customer-owned property and familiarity with applicable FAR and DFARS requirements.
• Experience improving accounting processes, implementing ERP systems, or developing fixed asset reporting tools.

Base Salary:

$80,000 - $120,000

Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Location -

This position is onsite four to five days per week and may be based at True Anomaly’s Long Beach, California, or Colorado facility. The role will support fixed asset accounting and tracking activities across True Anomaly locations, including Colorado, California, and the Washington, DC area. Occasional travel may be required to support physical inventories and asset audits.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.

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