Accountant

Safran DSI•Camarillo, CA

About The Position

The Accountant will be an integral member of the accounting team and responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will work under minimal supervision as part of a small team and be an individual contributor. A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be best suited for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field.
Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or finance
Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
ERP experience
Proficient in Microsoft Excel
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
Excellent organizational, verbal and written skills
Requires U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Cost Accounting Standards
Experience in DCAA based accounting
Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
Business Intelligence experience
SAP experience
QuickBooks experience
Ability to handle very large data sets in Microsoft Excel
Experience working in an ITAR environment

Responsibilities

Have a working understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
Support the monthly financial close process in accordance with GAAP
Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
Prepare and post monthly journal entries
Responsible for various invoicing activities
Contribute to internal controls initiatives, identifying opportunities for compliance improvements
Assist in preparing forecasts and the annual budget
Create and distribute weekly or monthly internal management reports related to Program/Product cost progression, Inventory, Product Line Profitability, IR&D, etc.
Support internal and external audit requests
Assist with tax filings and sales tax compliance on an as needed basis
Provide support for ERP activities as necessary
Generate ad hoc reporting as required
Participate in special projects as assigned