Spirit Defense - Associate Accounting - General

Spirit AeroSystems • Wichita, KS

41d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, at Spirit’s Defense Business Unit (“Spirit Defense”). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence, Spirit Defense provides the capabilities, technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Math, or related field
• 3+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's Degree or 2+ years of related experience with a Master's Degree
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
• Successful candidates must be able to secure Program access approval

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• ERP experience
• Proficiency with SAP
• Aerospace background
• Active DoD Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Maintains company book of accounts by preparing, collecting, and analyzing accounting data to communicate financial information to company organizations and external customers
• Provides financial guidance and recommendations to management, customers, and employees
• Ensures compliance with government laws and regulations, policies, and professional standards
• Develops and implements new accounting methods and processes, as well as improvements to automated accounting systems
• Identifies and resolves complex financial issues

Benefits

• We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
• The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
• Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
• Summary Pay Range: $55,550 - $85,150
• Join Spirit AeroSystems’ Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level