Sr. Accountant, Technical

Virgin Galactic•Tustin, CA

22h•$81,650 - $124,600

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Technical Accountant to join the Virgin Galactic Accounting and Financial Reporting team. As a Senior Technical Accountant, your role will be critical in achieving our overall objective of delivering timely and accurate financial reporting. This role will involve assisting in our financial statement audit, performing technical accounting research, and working on ad-hoc projects. You will partner with various stakeholders in the Company, including the GL accounting team, Cost accounting team, FP&A, HR and Legal. Maintain focus on timeliness and execution of tasks and deliverables every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience within large public accounting firm and/or corporate/industry experience
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Demonstrate willingness to adjust thinking and behavior.
Ability to communicate in a manner that is timely, respectful, and open to other ideas

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred
Strong understanding of US GAAP
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
A high degree of attention to detail
Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
Ability to analyze complex financial matters and understand complex financial models
Excellent organizational and project management skills
Flexible, team-oriented and able to multi-task
Experience in stock compensation accounting and equity administration
Workiva, Oracle and Fidelity experience a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of SEC filings including the Company’s 10-Q, 10-K, Earnings Release and Proxy; coordinates information from others and maintains support that ties to the final report.
Analyze the Company’s financial statements and provide a narrative for the MD&A as well as fluctuation analysis for the outside auditors and internal management.
Prepare the Company’s consolidated trial balance, statement of cash flows, statement of stockholders equity and EPS.
Track and assess new ASC and SEC disclosure requirements and update disclosures accordingly.
Assist in technical accounting research for any complex, unusual, and/or significant transactions and provide technical accounting guidance across all functions, ensuring compliance with applicable GAAP and disclosure requirements; provide findings to management and participate in discussions with external auditors.
Experience with complex accounting transactions, including but not limited to equity, stock-based compensation, asset impairment, debt and revenue recognition.
Preparation of technical accounting memos, as needed.
Responsible for the maintenance of SOX 404, including documentation of processes and procedures for external and other reporting functions.
Coordinate the external audit process and interaction with independent auditors on financial statements audit, statutory audits, and any other audits, as needed.
Monitor and update corporate accounting policies.
Perform journal entries and reconciliations related to complex areas, as assigned.
Work collaboratively to achieve goals and/or complete assigned tasks.