Staff Accountant

About Tiberius Aerospace

Tiberius Aerospace is a cutting-edge Aerospace and Defense company committed to delivering innovative, secure, and compliant solutions for our customers. We specialize in mission-critical technology services for government and private sector customers, ensuring excellence in aerospace systems design, performance, and compliance. To serve our nations with Strength, Honor, and Purpose - forging the systems that defend freedom and shape the future of defense.

Position Overview

Tiberius is seeking a diligent, self-motivated Staff Accountant to help build and scale our accounting function. This role will go beyond transactional bookkeeping and play a meaningful part in applying GAAP principles, strengthening internal controls and supporting strategic growth initiatives. This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure across accounting and finance in a startup environment while working closely with the Director of Finance - FP&A & Controller. The ideal candidate is someone who wants to grow into increasing responsibility as the company scales.

What You’ll Do

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate, timely recording of financial transactions
• Assist in driving monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals and adjustments
• Ensure GAAP compliance
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Assist with the preparation of internal financial statements
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation
  
  
  

Technical & Growth-Oriented Responsibilities

• Assist in researching and applying GAAP guidance as needed
• Support development of accounting policies and internal controls
• Assist with revenue recognition, expense classification and capitalization analyses
• Support audit preparation and investor due diligence
• Contribute to improving systems and accounting processes as the company scales
  
  
  

Operational & Financial Support

• Oversee accounts payable workflow and vendor management
• Support cash flow tracking and reporting
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting in collaboration with FP&A
• Support compliance and regulatory filings
• Take on cross-functional finance and operational projects as needed
  
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• 3 or more years of accounting experience (public accounting or industry)
• Strong understanding of GAAP principles
• Experience with accounting and AP software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Rillet, Ramp, Expensify etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• High level of integrity and discretion
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment
  
  
  

Preferred

• CPA or CPA candidate (not required)
• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm a plus)
• Experience in defense, aerospace, manufacturing, software or hardware startups
• Experience supporting audits or transaction diligence
  
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• High agency and initiative, with the ability to identify problems and propose solutions
• Strong technical foundation and desire to deepen GAAP expertise
• Diligence, attention to detail and an ownership mindset focused on clean books and continuous improvement
• Ability to build structure and process in an evolving environment
• Willingness to contribute beyond a narrow job description when the business requires it
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance bonus
• Equity and share options
• Flexible PTO plus 9 bank holidays, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days bereavement leave
• Parental leave (2 weeks)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life assurance
• 401(k)
  
  
  

Tiberius Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. The Company maintains policies and practices that are designed to prevent discrimination or harassment against any qualified applicant or employee to the extent prohibited by federal, state and local laws and regulations. By way of example, discrimination on the basis of race (actual or perceived), ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law is prohibited. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or need an alternative method for applying, you may contact jpetrina@tiberius.com for assistance. Tiberius Aerospace Inc. participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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