Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of accounting for inventory, program profitability tracking, and supporting financial compliance. As a key member of the accounting team, the senior accountant will play a critical role during month-end close and will be expected to assist not only with accounting for inventory but also with internal and external financial reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead month-end processes that support accounting, including but not limited to inventory analysis, booking of journal entries, and preparation of reconciliation of ledger accounts as well as FACTS reporting in SAP.
• Liaise with the Head of Supply Services to investigate and analyze variances, and the accuracy of stock adjustments from cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor cycle count program (including compliance with audit).
• Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable to track and monitor prepaid expenses by supplier, including the monthly preparation of the prepaid reconciliation.
• Determine accounting treatment for changes to supplier contracts.
• Complete reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts, including the calculation of the current and non-current split where applicable.
• Assist with ad hoc projects and assist management on all accounting activities.
• Prepare key schedules used for accounting, audit, tax and external reporting.
• Support corporate financial audits, including external, internal, and government audits.
• Participate in the implementation of changes to policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate growth, compliance and scaling of the business.

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training:

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field of study.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities:

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
• Strong grasp of GAAP and Manufacturing Accounting concepts.
  
• High level of proficiency with MS Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Ability to travel internationally.

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages):

• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• Demonstrates high level of accuracy and thoroughness of work.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational and follow through skills.
• Must be able to interact cordially and productively with co-workers, managers, and guests.
• Must be dependable and clearly follow instructions and directions.

Technical Systems Proficiency:

• Fluent in MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Knowledgeable of computer search engines a must.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, such as Pentagon2000 & SAP.
• Advanced level of proficiency with Excel and spreadsheets.

Decision Making, Complexity:

• Position requires the ability to make appropriate decisions regarding routine transactions processing which reflect a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls and finance best practices.
• Position requires the ability to correctly prioritize workload to achieve maximum efficiency for the company.
• Position requires a great deal of personal initiative, autonomous engagement and drive to meet or exceed deadlines while producing accurate and audit worthy financial data integrity.
• Must be able to make independent decisions with little or no supervision.
• Requires the ability to work in an international environment, including overseas suppliers.

Travel Required:

• Less than 10% Domestic and International

Eligibility:

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder)

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting, Standing, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity.

Nature of Contacts:

Involved Communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties

Equal Opportunity:

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Airbus expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status.

As a matter of policy, Airbus does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Airbus reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

By submitting your resume or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to [email protected].