Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

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 (Financial Reporting Staff III/IV) to join our Financial Reporting department. In this role, you'll focus on preparation and analysis related to corporate financial reporting, incurred cost reporting, benefit plan reporting, and other corporate financial reporting deliverables. As a valued member of the department, you'll continually look for ways to perform efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

Come join Aerospace! We are looking for a team player with a positive attitude who can go the extra mile!

The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA.

• Participates in the preparation of year-end corporate financial statement, monthly internal reporting package, incurred cost claim report, benefit plans financial statements, 5500 reports, debt covenant reports, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Prepares reports in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
• Prepares supporting schedules for requests made by internal and external auditors
• Participates in department projects and initiatives; looks for continued department improvements
• Assists with tax reporting in collaboration with tax lead accountant as needed

Minimum Requirements for the Financial Reporting Staff III:

• Three or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance or related field, with a Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, People Soft) and MS Excel
• Understanding of diverse accounting subject matter and financial reporting requirements
• Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for the Financial Reporting Staff IV include:

• Six or more years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a bachelor's degree; or 4 or more years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance or related field, with an MBA or advanced degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• CPA and/or public accounting experience
• Masters in Accounting or MBA
• Experience preparing corporate financial statements including footnotes and related supporting schedules
• Demonstrated accounting ability in such areas as performing month-end close activities, preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and audit schedules
• Experience preparing Incurred Cost Submission
• Experience preparing benefit plan financial statements
• Understanding of government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS), overhead rates and different contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis techniques / data analytics

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

Salary: $84,600 - $160,500 (Pay Basis: Annual)

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