Staff Accountant, Astra

Astra Vertical Staff Accountant Opportunity

Job Brief
As a staff accountant, you will be a critical piece of the daily accounting functions of the Astra Vertical. In addition, you will be a key partner of a constantly achieving best-in-class finance and accounting team. This role will focus on processing the day-to-day accounting activities of our holding companies, ensuring timely and accurate transactional records while meeting regular deadlines. This opportunity provides growth for someone who can prove strong accounting skills, time management, and the ability to prioritize competing deadlines. The staff accountant will be responsible for helping to ensure accurate and timely monthly accounting closes for the holding companies of Orion.  This role will be based in Boulder, CO.

Job Duties

Working directly with the Corporate Controller, the staff accounting is crucial to executing daily accounting operations. Job responsibilities include:

• Staying current with recording weekly cash transactions


• Lead the processing and coding of bill via Accounts payable


• Verify payment of invoices associated with accounts payable


• Properly record prepaid expenses & fixed assets


• Properly record leases and assist Operating Companies in review of lease schedules and monthly postings.


• Communicate and administer allocations to subsidiary companies


• Assist with Intercompany transactions, expense reimbursement, and payroll


• Roll forward & maintain monthly reconciliations and lead schedules


• Preparing numerous journal entries pertaining to month-end close


• Assist with debt entries for acquired companies.


• Monthly analysis and reporting of Astra Vertical operating expenses.


• Monthly analysis and reporting of vendor and travel spend.


• Completion of FloQast checklist and reconciliations tracker.


• Other Ad hoc duties as assigned


• Assist with corporate projects as assigned.


• Model the highest ethical standards and behaviors of the organization

Candidate Attributes

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting


• 1-2 Years of related experience


• Understanding of US GAAP principles


• Excellent interpersonal skills with attention to detail


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


• Strong software and excel background


• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 15%)