Launch Your Accounting Career in Aerospace
Are you an accounting professional looking for an opportunity to build your skills, expand your experience, and grow your career? We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Coordinator to join our team and work alongside experienced finance leaders in a collaborative aerospace environment.
L·Garde is a full-service design, development, and manufacturing supplier of spacecraft hardware to Tier 1 primes and government agencies. We provide systems engineering and skilled technicians to make Skunk Works-type projects a reality. With over 50 years of aerospace expertise, our deployable systems test the limits of what's possible in the harshest of environments in space, on the moon, and even on other planets.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a foundation in accounting who enjoys variety and wants exposure to accounts payable, financial reporting, payroll support, government contracting, and business operations. You'll gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of the business while learning from experienced professionals who are invested in your success.
If you're eager to learn, enjoy solving problems, and are looking for a role where you can continue to grow, we'd love to hear from you.
A Day in the Life:
In this position, you’ll support day-to-day accounting activities such as AP, reconciliations, month-end close, payroll support, and financial reporting. This is a hands-on role where you’ll work with different teams, learn new skills, and contribute to process improvements. As you grow in the role, you’ll have opportunities to take on additional responsibilities and build your career in accounting and finance.
What you’ll Do:
Accounting & Finance
- Process, verify, and reconcile vendor invoices and payments.
- Maintain accurate accounts payable records and resolve vendor discrepancies.
- Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Maintain accounting records within the ERP system and supporting spreadsheets.
- Support payroll processing and related documentation.
- Prepare monthly financial reports for management, including finance reporting for government contracts.
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting procedures and financial controls.
Operations & Business Support
- Support office operations and administrative activities.
- Assist with government contractor compliance requirements and documentation.
- Partner with the finance team to support contract Estimates at Completion (EACs).
- Perform internal audits of required training and compliance documentation.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and meetings as needed.
- Assist with process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency across the organization.
- Provide additional administrative and operational support as assigned.
What You Bring:
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- At least one year of accounting experience, including accounts payable, bookkeeping, or general accounting responsibilities.
- At least one year of administrative or office support experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and accounting software or an ERP system (JAMIS experience is a plus).
- Aerospace, engineering, manufacturing, or government contractor experience is helpful but not required.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).
You'll Be Successful If You Are
- Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
- Curious and eager to learn new skills.
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A proactive problem solver who enjoys improving processes.
- A strong communicator who enjoys working with people across different departments.
- Dependable, adaptable, and willing to take on new challenges.
What We Offer:
- Be at the forefront of aerospace innovation by working on cutting-edge aerospace technologies.
- Opportunity to wear multiple hats and grow your skill set.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture where your contributions are highly valued.
- Competitive salary
- Top-Tiered Benefits, 100% of the premiums for both employee and dependents are covered by the company = Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement, Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Company-Sponsored Life and LTD Insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off Policy with up to 4 weeks in the first year.
- Robust Paid Holiday Schedule
Compensation Range: $25.00 - $33.00
Your actual base salary will be determined individually and may vary based on factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. Base salary is just one part of your total compensation package, which also includes discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) match, annual profit sharing, 100% employer-paid benefit premiums, and more.
Why Join Us?
At our company, you'll do more than process invoices—you'll gain exposure to many aspects of accounting, finance, and business operations within the aerospace industry. You'll work directly with experienced financial leadership, build valuable government contracting experience, and develop skills that will prepare you for future growth within the organization.
If you're looking for a place where your contributions matter, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow, we'd love to meet you.
L·Garde is an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans, and participates in the E-Verify Program.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 4% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship?
Experience:
- accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Administrative: 1 year (Preferred)
- aerospace, manufacturing, or government contractor : 1 year (Preferred)
Security clearance:
Ability to Commute:
- Tustin, CA 92780 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tustin, CA 92780: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
