Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accountant / Analyst (Staff III/IV)

Location:

El Segundo, California (on‑site full‑time).

• Prepare and post journal entries, account reclassifications, and cost transfers.
• Execute and monitor month‑end settlement processes in SAP.
• Verify that 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related technical discipline.
• Four or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional accounting experience (Staff III) or seven or more years (Staff IV).
• 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.
• Ability to work a standard five‑day schedule from mid‑September to mid‑December and occasionally work extended hours during month‑end, fiscal‑year‑end, and audit periods.

• Possess CPA certification with hands‑on public accounting experience.
• Advanced degree or MBA demonstrating advanced business acumen.
• Experience with government contract accounting regulations (FAR, CAS).
• Expertise in advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX‑MATCH, SUMIFS, Pivot Tables).
• Strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting.

• Competitive compensation package with annual variable pay for exceptional contributions.
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans.
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation.
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options.
• 401(k) plan with company contributions up to 12% and matching contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional growth and development programs.
• Education assistance programs.
• Inclusive work environment.

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

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