Sr. Financial Accountant (650)

VSE AVIATION•Independence, KS

2d•$70,691 - $117,817

About The Position

The Senior Financial Accountant will lead key financial functions, including financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, and analysis. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant preparation of monthly financial reports. Success in this role requires strong accounting expertise, analytical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
6+ years of relevant technical accounting experience.
CPA certification is equivalent to 3 years of public accounting experience or 4 years of corporate accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulations.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks, Quantum).
Advanced MS Excel skills and experience with financial modeling and analysis.
Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to adapt to fast-paced environment and changing business priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting.
8+ years relevant work experience.
Sarbanes Oxley experience.
Experience with a Big Four or national public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly/quarterly/yearly close process, including preparation and/or review of journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and various GL analysis for one or more business units.
Proactively identify process improvements.
Support, monitor and implement cycle count processes for all Segment within Aviation to ensure inventory levels reflect the operations.
Draft inventory reports that document inventory counts, discrepancies, and other statistical data.
Track daily inventory adjustment to identify opportunities in the inventory process.
Research and perform any necessary stock adjustments.
Reconcile inventory against our ERP system and perform root cause analysis to correct any discrepancies.
Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate recording of financial transactions by reviewing daily subledger batches.
Responsible for managing the review and the preparation of financial statement reporting deliverables, adhering to established timelines and protocols.
Research and interpret complex accounting standards and provide guidance on their application.
Oversee and ensure proper Fixed Asset management.
Analyze actual performance against forecasted results to identify variances, trends, and key business insights.
Evaluate operational and financial data to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize resource allocation
Collaborate with business units to gather inputs and challenge assumptions used in forecasts and budgets.
Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors during financial and internal audits.
Provide supporting documentation and address audit queries.
Support an internal control structure that ensures the integrity of information maintained in all financial areas.
Ensure financial reports comply with GAAP.
Participate in system implementations, such as ERP upgrades or integrations.
Aid in the implementation of ad-hoc software modules.
Assist with the financial integration of new acquisitions.
Train and mentor junior accounting staff.
Share technical expertise across the accounting team.
Partner with FP&A, Legal, Tax, and Operations teams to provide accounting guidance on business transactions.
Other duties as assigned.