Job Details

Staff Accountant

Umbra is an American space technology company delivering advanced systems, from sensors to spacecraft, that empower customers worldwide with unmatched access to critical information from space. Our mission is simple and ambitious: redefine spacefor people, systems, and missions in every domain. Umbra's ecosystem operates through three business units: Remote Sensing (the data), Space Systems (the components), and Mission Solutions (the platforms). Together, our teams develop capabilities that deliver persistent access, resilient performance, and mission-ready solutions, advancing U.S. space leadership while keeping the world safe and informed.

We are actively seeking a Staff Accountant to join our dynamic finance team. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of our financial reporting, as well as facilitating our tax reporting processes and managing accounts payable functions. The individual in this position will primarily be tasked with reconciling accounts to maintain up-to-date financial records, assisting with compliance to state and local tax reporting requirements, and efficiently processing accounts payable invoices to ensure timely payments. In addition, the Staff Accountant will also be expected to post journal entries and manage fixed asset accounting. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support our ongoing operations and financial objectives.

This position is based on-site in our Santa Barbara/Goleta, CA office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive accuracy and efficiency by managing the full accounts payable invoice process with precision and attention to detail.
• Assist with month-end close activities to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support compliance and reporting by assisting with preparation of tax returns, including sales & use tax, 571-L property tax returns, B&O tax returns, and 1099 forms.
• Be a trusted partner to auditors and tax professionals by gathering and providing financial information as needed.
• Ad hoc projects as needed.