POSITION SUMMARY: The Senior Accountant is responsible for serving as a team leader in the Finance Department and ensuring the department creates accurate and timely financial records for the organization. This is an experienced-level position that reports to the Vice President of Finance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accountability for analysis, reporting, forecasting and communication of quarterly/monthly financial results: P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow. This involves budgets, estimates, strategic plans and monthly/quarterly comparative analysis
• Orchestrate the budget (Annual Operating Plan) development process and perform Overhead Pool analysis
• Use ASC 606 Accounting principles (POCC Revenue recognition) within a Firm Fixed Pricing Model (FFP)
• Reviews records of accounts to ensure accuracy
• Develops systems for the maintenance of financial records, making use of current technologies
• Receives, sorts, and proofs accounting documents, and posts totals
• Prepare reports and projections based on financial data
• Develop financial forecasts to assist with budgeting and other fiscal requirements
• Effectively researches, tracks, and resolves (or properly refers) accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Maintains regular contact with other departments to obtain information and/or to correct transactions views source documents and matches purchase orders, invoices, and receiving documents
• Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with vendors, company personnel and with management
• Other duties as required or assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 7+ years’ experience as an Accountant.
• 2+ yrs of industry experience (Aerospace, Defense, Manufacturing or related)
• Strong Analyst experience 2+ yrs
• US GAAP experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA with a focus on Finance/Accounting
• Experience with EAC / P&L
• 4+ yrs of recent US GAAP Accounting experience
• Experience using Sage Accounting
• Experience using EmpowerMX

SUCCESS FACTORS/JOB COMPETENCIES:

• Financial management skills, including an excellent knowledge of accounting, financial reporting and financial analysis including budgeting and forecasting
• Must have strong experience preparing and working with budgets, business planning, and experience providing solutions to key issues as they arise
• Collaboration skills and the desire to assist others
• Ethical conduct
• Thoroughness, organization, accuracy and attention to detail
• Multi-task several projects at once while maintaining priority lists appropriately
• Understanding of general spaneting principles and pricing strategies
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Power Point and other financial software packages as needed. Experience with major ERP software is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong financial, technical and analytical skills
• Ability to organize, coordinate, and direct projects
• Solid verbal and written communication abilities
• Understanding of basic bookkeeping concepts and procedures
• Knowledge of automated accounts payable applications
• Ability to use accounting software and spreadsheets
• Must be able to read, write and speak Standard English for routine business correspondence and for producing work products
• Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes and procedures

WORK ENVIRONMENT: WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in indoor settings, including office and warehouse/airplane hangar environments which require the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, fax machines and safety gear.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is a largely sedentary role, however some movement is required. This requires the ability to frequently use the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together. This would also occasionally require the ability to walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL: There is no travel expected for this position.

RELOCATION: Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must be able to legally work in the US without sponsorship.