At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in May 2026. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a Staff Accountant - Fixed Assets & General Ledger, reporting to the Assistant Controller, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
Responsibilities:
Fixed Asset Management:
- Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring all assets are recorded accurately.
- Track acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and adjustments to fixed assets (fixed asset rollforward).
- Ensure proper classification of assets based on their respective categories (e.g., leasehold improvement, furniture & fixtures, machinery & equipment, vehicles, etc.).
- Calculate and record depreciation and amortization in accordance with company policies and accounting standards (US GAAP).
- Review and analyze depreciation schedules to ensure accuracy and timely entries.
- Review fixed asset subledger and identify impaired assets or assets that could potentially be sold if no longer in use at the Mojave site.
Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Assist in monthly variance analysis.
- Any ad-hoc tasks related to month-end close.
General Ledger Management:
- Post journal entries and process monthly close activities.
- Maintain and update general ledger accounts.
- Ensure proper documentation and support for all entries.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
- Work closely with departments such as IT, facilities, engineering, and operations to ensure that new assets are properly recorded and disposed assets are accurately tracked.
- Coordinate with procurement and finance teams regarding capital expenditures and asset capitalization, focusing mainly on actuals vs forecast.
- Assist with building the annual capex budget on a yearly basis.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or similar field.
- 1-2 years experience directly related to fixed assets.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Experience with facilities & machinery within an aerospace industry.
- Familiar with amortizing prepaid expenses.
- Knowledge of computer applications and the ability to easily navigate through different computer software programs.
- Knowledge of NetSuite.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to make independent judgments with limited information.
- Logical and strategic approach to solving problems.
- Comfortable working in a high-stress environment balancing several projects at any given time, and the flexibility to adjust for abrupt changes in strategic direction.
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones.
Pay Range:
- Staff Accountant Level II: $73,000 - $105,000
Salary Range: California
$72,000—$105,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 10 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Vast Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents from day one, alongside primary care and mental‑health programs. These provisions are repeatedly emphasized as a core part of the total rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Information highlights generous PTO with an annual cash‑out option, paid parental leave, sick time, and company holidays, with flexible PTO for exempt staff. These features indicate broad time‑off support across multiple needs.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Onsite meals and snacks, fitness memberships or stipends, and wellness resources (e.g., One Medical and Spring Health) are prominently offered. Such perks appear designed to enhance daily work experience and overall wellbeing.
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Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2026, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. With more than 1,000 employees at its Long Beach, California headquarters and over a billion dollars in private capital invested, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.
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