Senior Accounting Analyst

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reclassifications, and cost transfers
• Execute and monitor month-end settlement processes in SAP
• Verify project costs are accurately settled to fixed assets
• Prepare detailed account analyses and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
• Maintain supporting documentation for general ledger transactions
• Provide responsive support to business unit finance managers on cost transfers, GL reclassifications, and settlement error resolution
• Interface with internal and external auditors; provide requested schedules and documentation
• Assist with special projects and ad-hoc analyses as needed
• What You Need To Be Successful
• Minimum Requirements for the General Accounting Staff III include:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline is required
• Four or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the Accounting field
• Experience with month-end close processes and general ledger accounting
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule from mid-September to mid-December and occasionally working more than standard working hours during month-end and fiscal year-end closes and the year-end corporate audit
• In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the General Accounting Staff IV include:
• Seven or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the Accounting field
• Experience preparing audit schedules and/or responding to auditor requests
• Demonstrated experience leading and/or implementing new accounting processes or systems
• How You Can Stand Out
• It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:
• Possess CPA certification with hands-on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance
• Advanced degree/MBA showcasing advanced business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Experience with government contract accounting regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), demonstrating specialized knowledge in compliance and cost accounting principles
• Expertise in leveraging advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, and PivotTables to perform complex data analyses and reporting
• A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency
• (Min - Max)
• $75,300.00 - $113,000.00
• Pay Basis: Annual
• Leadership Competencies
• Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:
• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results
• Ways We Reward Our Employees
• During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.
• Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid b

Benefits

Additional Information

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Senior Accountant / Analyst (Staff III or Staff IV) to join our General Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for general ledger accounting activities including executing month-end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations. Bring your seasoned accounting expertise and do your best work at Aerospace! We are looking for a team-oriented, self-starter to join us! The selected candidate will be required to work full-time on-site at our campus facility in El Segundo, California.

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