Accounting Manager

Aston Carter•Rossmoor, CA

6h•$140,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Key Responsibilities Cash & Liquidity Management Monitor and ensure accurate daily liquidity reporting Manage cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and payment processing through banking portals Coordinate payment approvals with the Controller Close & Financial Reporting Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses Review work prepared by other accounting team members Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP Planning, Forecasting & Analysis Support annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting, with monthly updates Partner with Financial Analysts on forecasting and variance analysis Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects Controls, Compliance & Technical Accounting Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting Assist with documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls Research, document, and apply technical accounting guidance Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules Operations & Process Improvement Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes Identify, document, and implement process improvements Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams on system enhancements Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to support business need

Requirements

CPA, CMA, or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
Aerospace & Defense industry experience strongly preferred
Familiarity with DCAA, FAR, and cost accounting / cost pool allocations
Experience in prototyping or rapid development environments
Proficiency with Power BI and Microsoft Office tools

Responsibilities

Monitor and ensure accurate daily liquidity reporting
Manage cash forecasting, bank reconciliations, and payment processing through banking portals
Coordinate payment approvals with the Controller
Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Prepare, review, and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses
Review work prepared by other accounting team members
Assist in the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Support annual and quarterly budgeting and forecasting, with monthly updates
Partner with Financial Analysts on forecasting and variance analysis
Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and support special projects
Ensure compliance with internal controls over financial reporting
Assist with documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls
Research, document, and apply technical accounting guidance
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of audit schedules
Manage Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes
Identify, document, and implement process improvements
Collaborate with IT and cross-functional teams on system enhancements
Partner with FP&A, Operations, Programs, and IT to support business need