Finance and Accounting Analyst - Full Time | On Site in Colorado Springs

About the Role

Cyberspatial is a rapidly growing defense technology company supporting the United States Department of Defense, Federal Government, and mission critical partners. As we scale, we are strengthening our accounting foundation to support increased transaction volume, complex contracts, and heightened compliance requirements.

We are seeking a Finance and Accounting Analyst with a strong interest in accounting, controls, and financial operations. This role is accounting forward and controller adjacent, with exposure to revenue recognition, monthly close, invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, and audit readiness. You will work directly with the CFO and an experienced Bookkeeper and will collaborate cross functionally with operations, engineering, sales, and program teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who wants to build deep accounting skills inside a high accountability, mission driven startup, while also gaining exposure to broader finance and FP&A activities over time.

Core Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Monthly Close

• Support the monthly close process with a target close of ten business days
• Prepare and review journal entries in coordination with the Bookkeeper
• Perform bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate subledgers that reconcile to the general ledger
• Ensure accounting records are complete, well documented, and audit ready

Revenue, Billing, and Accounts Receivable

• Prepare and issue customer invoices for software subscriptions and professional services
• Invoice based on contractual payment terms including hourly, fixed fee, and milestone based arrangements
• Assist with subscription and services revenue recognition using Excel based models and accounting system workflows
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules including customer start and end dates, invoiced amounts, and remaining balances
• Track accounts receivable aging and execute a formal follow up process for past due invoices
• Escalate collection issues internally when appropriate and document actions in CRM systems
• Process customer payments including check deposits and payment application

Accounts Payable and Expense Management

• Enter vendor invoices into the accounting system on a timely basis
• Coordinate department level approvals for discretionary or higher value spend
• Process vendor payments via ACH, check, or wire
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy
• Maintain vendor records including W-9 collection and setup

Accounting Systems and Data Management

• Maintain accounting software including vendor records, chart of accounts, product SKUs, and customer billing profiles
• Assist with system integrations between accounting, billing, CRM, payroll, and sales tax platforms
• Support improvements to accounting workflows, controls, and documentation

Government Contracting and Compliance Support

• Maintain organized financial records required for government contracts including invoices, purchase orders, deliverables, and acceptance documentation
• Track contract funding, ceilings, and CLIN burn in coordination with program teams
• Support audit readiness and preparation of documentation for internal and external reviews
• Assist with sales tax compliance and reconciliation in coordination with external tools and advisors

Additional Exposure Over Time

As the role matures, this position will gain increasing exposure to:

• Corporate tax coordination including data preparation for federal and state filings
• R&D tax credit data collection including employee census and qualified expense support
• Stock based compensation calculations and capitalization table updates
• Bonus tracking and annual compensation review support
• Independent contractor setup and annual 1099 preparation
• Commercial insurance renewals and vendor agreement administration
• Annual audit support including preparation of PBC schedules and auditor follow ups

Financial Planning and Analysis Collaboration

While the primary focus of this role is accounting, you will also support finance initiatives such as:

• Maintaining dashboards for cash position, burn rate, runway, and SaaS metrics
• Assisting with budget versus actual reporting
• Supporting board and investor reporting materials
• Participating in forecasting and ad hoc financial analysis as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or related field
• Zero to two years of experience in accounting or finance including internships
• Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills including formulas, lookups, and basic modeling
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals including AP, AR, revenue, and reconciliations
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to work with confidential financial and contractual information
• Comfortable operating in a startup environment where priorities evolve and ownership increases over time

Nice to Have

• Experience with QuickBooks, Airbase, Stripe, or similar accounting and billing platforms
• Exposure to SaaS metrics such as MRR, churn, retention, and revenue recognition
• Familiarity with government contracting, SBIRs, OTAs, or regulated environments
• Interest in progressing toward controller, accounting manager, or finance leadership roles

What You Will Gain

• Direct mentorship from the CFO and close collaboration with an experienced Bookkeeper
• Hands on experience with real world accounting operations in a high growth defense technology company
• Exposure to complex revenue models, government contracting, and compliance driven accounting
• A clear growth path into roles such as Senior Financial Analyst, Accounting Manager, or Finance Manager