**Virgin Galactic is seeking a** **Staff Accountant to join the team** **.** **The primary** **role** **for the** **Staff** **Accountant** **will be to provide** **Accounting** **support for both the finance team and a broad range of teammate “customers” who rely on timely and accurate accounting support and financial information. The individual will perform a flexible range of activities. This role will be responsible for performing a portion of the monthly accounting close process and select financial reporting. We** **are** **seeking an individual** **who** **is pro-active, self-directed and possesses an atypical high quality bar for themselves. If you’re the type of person** **who** **obsesses over details and thrives in a collaborative,** **fast** **-** **paced start up environment, Virgin Galactic may be** **the** **place for you.** **The position resides in our Las Cruces, NM facility.** + Preparejournalentriescompletewith necessarysupporting documentation and schedules + Prepareaccountreconciliationsforbalancesheetaccountson a monthly basis + Review and record daily cash transactions to the appropriate general ledger accounts + Assistin performingtechnicalaccounting research to determineappropriatetreatmentfor a variety of transactionsunderUSGAAP & IFRS + Preparesupporting schedules for useinfinancialstatementsandfootnotedisclosures. + Assistin providing criticalfinancialinformation to otherteammateswithin and outside of Finance + Assistin coordinating theannualfinancialstatementauditand working with our externalauditors on variousaccounting issuesasneeded + Assistin thecontinued implementation and development of our OracleERP + Performdataextractionsandpreparereports to supportfinancialstatements + Assistin generalprocessimprovementsandprocessdocumentationforallfacetsoftheaccounting cycleaswellasthecontinueddevelopmentand documentationofouraccountingpoliciesand procedures + Cultivateinternalrelationsatalllevelsbyproviding supportand a high level of customerservice + Performvariousprojectssuch asresearch,specialprojects & analysisasneeded + Ad hoc projectsasdirected **Requires Skills and Experience** + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CPA eligible is a plus + Minimum 1 year public accounting preferred, or mix of public and private experience + Strong financialanalysis skills + Possessstrongknowledge of accounting rules or theabilitytoperformresearch to properlyinterpretanddeterminetheappropriateaccounting treatment for common transactions + Demonstratedexperiencewithaccounting systemsand practices.Oracleexperience a plus + Abilitytopresentand explain financialdataand analysistoboth financeand non-financeaudiences + Strongtimemanagementskillsessential; Flexiblewith theability to multitask + Proficiencyinall MS Officeapplications,especially Excel + Mustbeinquisitiveand able to solveproblemscreatively + Exemplarywrittenand oralcommunication skillsrequired + Creative and proactive,with a keen eyefordetail and shows initiativetosolveproblemsand deliversolutions + Abilitytoworkunderpressureand with ‘on thespot’priority situationsin a quickand effectivemanner + Able to learn quicklyand grasp theprojectandoperationaldetails + Willingnessand ability totravelifrequired (minimal) \#LI-LN The annual U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $67,500.00–$97,950.00. The base pay actually offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, location, and experience and take into account internal equity. Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. For more information regarding Virgin Galactic benefits, please visit https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits (https://vgcareers.virgingalactic.com/global/en/benefits.) **Who We Are** _Virgin Galactic is an aerospace and space travel company, pioneering human spaceflight for private individuals and researchers with its advanced air and space vehicles. We are making the dream of space travel a reality, delivering spaceflight at an unprecedented frequency, with the development of next generation space vehicles_ _._ Export Requirements To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Person (either a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual as defined 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or be able to obtain the required authorization from either the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce. The applicant must also not be included in the list of Specifically Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons maintained by the Office of Foreign Assets Control. See list **here** . EEO Statement Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. DRUG FREE WORKPLACE Virgin Galactic is committed to a Drug Free Workplace. All applicants post offer and active teammates are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies. This can include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and accident related drug and alcohol testing. PHOENIX EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS For individuals seeking employment at our Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport facility, employment is contingent upon you obtaining and maintaining a TSA authorized security badge. This includes initial and annual mandatory background checks that are governed by TSA, and conducted by the Phoenix Mesa Gateway Airport badging office.