Senior Accountant / Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

49d•$95,200 - $142,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is looking for a Senior Accountant / Analyst (Staff IV) to join our General Accounting team. In this role, you will be responsible for all facets of preparing and submitting invoices to our primary customer, leading the month-end close process, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, and interfacing with our external and government auditors. We are looking for a team-oriented, self-starter to join us! This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline
A minimum of six or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the accounting field
Experience with month-end close processes and general ledger accounting
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Experience preparing audit schedules and/or analyzing accounting data
Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule from mid-September to mid-December and occasionally working more than standard working hours during month-end and fiscal year-end closes and the year-end corporate audit
U.S. citizenship is required for those positions.

Nice To Haves

Possess CPA certification with hands-on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance
Hold an MBA degree, showcasing advanced business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
Experience with government contract accounting regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), demonstrating specialized knowledge in compliance and cost accounting principles
Expertise in leveraging advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, SUMIFS, and PivotTables to perform complex data analyses and reporting
A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting, utilizing data-driven insights to enhance decision-making and operational efficiency

Responsibilities

Prepare invoices for Aerospace’s primary government customer
Serve as primary point of contact for billing and invoicing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
Lead the month-end close process by recording and reviewing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing supporting schedules
Monitor the progress of close activities, keep management updated, and continuously seek ways to improve close processes and related documentation
Prepare detailed account analyses and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
Interface with internal and external auditors; provide requested schedules and documentation
Lead and coordinate department projects and initiatives as assigned
Assist other Staff Accountants as needed

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect