Senior Accounting Analyst

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.

What You'll Be Doing

* 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 Pivot Tables 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

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.

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