Senior Accounting Administrator

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
Responsible for the proper execution of accounting processes and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant data integrity of the company's Balance sheet, Income statement and Statement of Cash flows. Also responsible for various Financial Accounting, Corporate Reporting, Indirect Rate Allocation, and other accounting-related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Leads month-end processes that support General Ledger accounting, including but not limited to inventory analysis, booking of journal entries, and preparation of reconciliation of ledger accounts.
• Liaises with the Inventory Controlling to investigate and analyze variances, and the accuracy of stock adjustments from cycle counts and confirm physical inventory counts.
• Reconciles raw materials, semi-finished, works in progress and finished goods inventories to general ledger.
• Partners with Supply Chain and Accounts Payable to track and monitor prepaid expenses by supplier, including the monthly preparation of the prepaid reconciliation.
• Determines accounting treatment for changes to supplier contracts. Completes reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts, including the calculation of the current and non-current split where applicable.
• Takes ownership of complex and new accounting processes, particularly surrounding the company's inventory accounting and revenue recognition.
• Participates in monthly Financial Statement Reviews.
• Assists with financial statement preparation (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Statement of Cash Flows) and prepare flux analysis.
• Prepares monthly financial statement upload for Airbus Group Reporting (3 day close).
• Works with US Consolidation Tax Team to prepare AUSF tax provision and deferred tax package.
• Prepares tax filings not addressed by the US Consolidated Tax Team including monthly VAT return (France) and Tangible Personal Property (Florida).
• Participates in annual Internal Control Self Assessments and address deficiencies as needed.
• Participates in Corporate initiatives including, but not limited to, alignment of policies, merging of systems and reporting platforms, and development of processes.
• Assists with ad hoc projects and assist management on all accounting activities.
• Prepares key schedules used for accounting, audit, tax and external reporting.
• Participates in the implementation of changes to policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate growth, compliance and scaling of the business.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA Preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience (cost accounting/manufacturing experience preferred)
• Proficient knowledge of US of GAAP; Working knowledge of IFRS and Manufacturing Accounting concepts

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
• Ability to work well under pressure and effectively handle multiple, concurrent demands and appropriately prioritize responsibilities
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