Sr Accountant

About the role

The Senior Accountant role is a highly experienced and skilled senior-level position responsible for managing and maintaining financial records, preparing complex financial statements, and ensuring compliance with accounting regulations. This role requires deep knowledge of accounting principles, project accounting, and revenue recognition, as well as the ability to mentor and coach junior accountants. The role involves verifying the accuracy of entries to ledger accounts, reconciling to the general ledger, and utilizing exceptional skills with accounting software tools and MS Excel for financial analysis and reporting. About You Our mission is driven by an unyielding commitment to advancing space-based technology in service of our customers and safeguarding national security. We seek individuals who are passionate about innovating beyond boundaries and relentlessly pursuing solutions that protect, preserve and empower - to join us in this critical mission. We're looking for team members who align with our values, mission and goals - while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Manages month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Conducts financial analysis and variance reporting to support business decisions by providing actionable insights.
• Oversees and improves internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring alignment with industry standards.
• Leads internal and external audit preparations, ensuring timely and accurate documentation.
• Manages complex reconciliations of general ledger accounts, intercompany transactions, and financial consolidations.
• Researches and implements changes in accounting standards, tax regulations, and reporting requirements, staying ahead of industry developments.
• Provides mentorship and guidance to junior accountants, reviews their work, and assists with their professional development.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize financial processes and drive efficiency improvements.
• Utilizes exceptional skills with accounting software tools and Microsoft Excel to perform detailed financial analysis and reporting.
• Applies solid knowledge and understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles, contributing to accurate financial management.
• Performs other accounting-related duties as assigned, supporting the overall success of the accounting team.

Requirements

• Requires Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree).
• Typically 4+ years of related experience.
• Deep knowledge of accounting regulations and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Exceptional skills with accounting software tools and MS Excel.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of project accounting and revenue recognition principles.
• Ability to provide effective coaching and mentoring to junior accountants.
• Experience in preparing journal entries, accounting reconciliations and with the month-end close.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Public accounting experience.
• Public company experience.
• Aerospace industry experience.
• Familiarity with SAP.
• Experience with financial reporting and other accounting activities.

Benefits

Additional Information

Sierra Space Careers: At Sierra Space, we build the missions and systems that keep our world secure in the domain above Earth. Sierra Space team members share a spirit of innovation and collaboration and a belief that we can deliver on the boldest missions in space today. Together with our customers, we aim to safeguard our nation, sustain human presence in space, and secure the freedom of operations in low Earth orbit and beyond. Our success is measured by the trust of those who rely on what we build and deliver, and our technologies keep the United States and its allies mission-ready throughout space. We are mission-driven, and together, we are an extraordinary team.

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