Senior Accountant

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.