Accountant (General) 1

APPLIED COMPOSITES INC•Lake Forest, CA

1d•$70,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Applied Composites is seeking an Accountant to work with the accounting team and assist with accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) compliance, as well as financial reporting. The role supports preparation of the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement, and statement of cash flows. It helps ensure that financial business processes comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable governmental requirements. The Accountant maintains general ledger subledgers and fixed asset records, supports the monthly close and financial statement process, and helps meet governmental filing and internal audit requirements. The position requires a post-secondary degree in accounting or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience, along with 2–5 years of relevant experience. Applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR because the position involves access to information subject to ITAR. Applied Composites provides composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to aerospace, defense, and space system markets. The company describes its workplace as respectful and supportive, with opportunities for employee development and engaging work.

Requirements

Post-secondary degree in accounting, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that enables successful job performance.
2–5 years of relevant experience.
Thorough understanding of and experience with financial accounting and control processes, including ensuring compliance with GAAP.
Ability to maintain the accounts receivable ledger and proactively resolve related issues.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize as situations change.
Ability to solve straightforward problems and analyze possible solutions using technical experience, judgment, and precedents.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong Excel knowledge.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Maintain accounts receivable compliance with terms, report issues, and investigate them.
Assist with preparing the business's financial statements, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
Maintain general ledger subledgers for balance sheet accounts, process monthly journal entries, and assist with monthly financial statements.
Participate in the monthly close by generating journal entries, preparing reconciliations, and analytically reviewing designated general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation.
Classify, examine, and analyze accounting records and prepare related financial reports and statements.
Maintain facility fixed asset records, including supporting documentation for property tax.
Maintain governmental filing requirements, including sales tax, property tax, corporate annual filings, and ITAR reports.
Assist the accounting team with the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function.
Ensure financial business processes comply with GAAP and applicable governmental requirements.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.