Senior Staff Accountant

COMTECH TELECOMMUNICATIONS • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Comtech Telecommunications Corp. is a leading global technology company providing terrestrial and wireless network solutions, next-generation 9-1-1 emergency services, satellite and space communications technologies, and cloud-native capabilities to commercial and government customers around the world. Our unique culture of innovation and employee empowerment unleashes a relentless passion for customer success. With multiple facilities located in technology corridors throughout the United States and around the world, Comtech leverages our global presence, technology leadership, and decades of experience to create the world’s most innovative communications solutions. For more information, please visit www.comtech.com. We’re seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures, and systems; playing a key role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply. Purpose: The Senior Staff Accountant will support the financial accounting operations of the company, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, government contracting requirements, and internal controls. This role is responsible for preparing financial statements, maintaining general ledger accuracy, and supporting audits while partnering with leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making in the SATCOM sector.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of experience supporting a cost center
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields;

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, SAP, Oracle) strongly preferred Deltek Costpoint.
• Strong Excel capabilities.
• Knowledge of revenue recognition and project accounting within aerospace/defense/SATCOM environments.
• Familiarity with tax regulations, compliance standards, and audit practices
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-compliance industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA strongly preferred
• Active CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

Responsibilities

• Perform day-to-day accounting operations, including generating and posting journal entries, cash receipts, revenue journals, cost of goods journals, and inventory journals.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, SOX, ASC 606and company policies.
• Perform and maintain account reconciliations
• Support tracking of company’s fixed assets and recording depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulations, government contracting standards (e.g., FAR, DFARS, CAS).
• Support month-end, quarterly year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard the company’s financial information.
• Support external and internal audits, tax filing requests, and regulatory body inquiries.
• Response to leadership and management with requested financial information

What This Job Offers

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