Senior Project Accountant

Location:

Orlando, United States of America

Thales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world's largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.

When you rely on airlines to connect you in flight, you rely on Thales. In an increasingly fast paced world, we make the unpredictable, predictable by connecting and entertain passengers to make your life better. Combining a diversity of talents, we master the decisive moments that matter to passengers and airlines. Whatever it takes.

Senior Project Accountant

Melbourne/Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Senior Project Accountant to independently support core financial operations by ensuring accurate revenue recognition, billing, and accounting transactions across multiple business areas and projects. This role partners closely with project and program teams to support month-end and year-end close activities, including intercompany accounting, fixed assets, and merchant-of-record reconciliations.

In this position, you will provide audit and tax reporting support, identify and resolve accounting issues, and contribute to the continuous improvement of accounting processes and systems. The role operates with a high degree of accuracy and accountability while ensuring compliance with corporate policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

Key Areas of Responsibility

* Partner with project and program teams to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition in accordance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies. Independently execute and review project billing transactions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contractual and financial requirements. Oversee merchant-of-record transactions and reconciliations, coordinating with program teams to resolve discrepancies and ensure proper financial treatment.

* Support month-end and year-end close activities by preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial analyses. Review and approve account reconciliations prepared by offshore or offsite teams, providing guidance and follow-up on variances or issues as needed.

* Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including reconciliations, quarterly certifications, and preparation of audit support documentation. Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting of intercompany transactions, including required quarterly corporate reporting.

* Support internal and external audits by preparing, analyzing, and delivering required documentation, reconciliations, and explanations. Prepare and provide required financial data to the Tax Department to support timely and accurate tax filings.

* Prepare financial status updates, special analyses, and ad hoc reports, and contribute to cross-functional projects as assigned.

* Maintain effective accounting controls by ensuring compliance with corporate policies, internal control requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Contribute to the implementation of accounting tools and continuous process improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.

Minimum Qualifications

* Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 5-8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience; or Master's degree with 1-4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Technical Accounting Expertise:
Demonstrated experience performing and reviewing account reconciliations and executing monthly accounting transactions in a complex or multi-entity environment. Working knowledge of revenue and cost recognition, deferrals, fixed asset accounting, intercompany accounting, and financial statement preparation.

* Systems & Technical Proficiency:
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