Senior Accountant - Millennium Space Systems

Job Description

As a Senior Accountant at Millennium Space System, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), you will oversee key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and support strategic decision‑making. The position reports directly to the Director of Business Operations and works closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Payroll, Program Finance, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Policy, and Boeing Accounting Business Units (ABUs).

Our team is currently hiring for Level 4. The internal job title is Accountant.

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFAR
• Support month‑end, Quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries
• Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Conduct accounting research for unusual or complex transactions
• Support the capital assets / fixed assets revamp initiative and take ownership of the new capital asset processes and procedures; collaborate with property management to locate existing assets and minimize potential write‑offs
• Provide support for ad‑hoc requests and broaden company initiatives as needed
• Assist with and stabilize the remaining payroll responsibilities, including troubleshooting ETS data issues
• Review account activity and balances proactively and on a regular basis to prevent last‑minute corrections
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare capital assets / fixed assets, monthly, quarterly and yearly schedules for corporate reporting
• Prepare monthly rent accruals and incoming sublease rent invoices
• Maintain Contract Liabilities schedule and prepare monthly journal entries to liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program
• Analyze and reconcile Unbilled and Contract Liability ending balance by program
• Research transactions and create reports to present to management for correction of cost reclassification, transfer, and other special projects
• Cross‑train with other team members to provide support during vacations
• Support internal and external audits and Incurred Cost Submission to DCAA
• Process improvements to automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience with Finance and Accounting Systems and Processes
• Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system experience
• Intermediate skills using Microsoft Excel
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship; a final U.S. clearance post‑start is required

• Experience in aerospace and defense or other government contractors desired
• Ability to prioritize and multi‑task and to manage time effectively
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• CPA license

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance post‑start is required.

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

This position is for 1st shift.

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Summary pay range: Level 4: $112,200 - $165,000