Staff Accountant

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Staff Accountant performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The role supports month-end close, general ledger reconciliations, financial reporting, fixed-asset tracking, and audit coordination for Austal USA entities. It also maintains written policies and procedures for its area of responsibility and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. The position reports to the Accounting Manager and does not supervise other employees. It works with personnel across departments, management, external auditors, and DCAA auditors. The role may require the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if necessary for its responsibilities. The employee may need to visit the shipyard, off-site warehouses, and Austal’s West Campus and conduct interviews. This can involve climbing stairs and safely moving through construction areas on and off vessels. The work environment may include humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outdoor weather, and extreme heat. Occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold is possible. Noise is usually very loud, exceeding 90 dB. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
0–3 years of experience in a related field.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP, and CAS.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams or organizations.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Flexibility and ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Detail orientation and a high degree of personal accountability.
Ability to access the shipyard, off-site warehouses, and Austal’s West Campus and conduct interviews, including physically climbing stairs and moving safely through construction areas on and off vessels.
Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Must be able to provide proof of US Person Status.
Must meet the stated felony-conviction eligibility guidelines: no felony convictions for theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from the disposition date, and no felony convictions for drug crimes within three years from the disposition date.
Must be willing to submit to a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or corporate accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform accounting responsibilities in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
Prepare month-end closing journal entries and general ledger account reconciliations; investigate discrepancies in account balances.
Assist senior accounting personnel with preparing and compiling monthly and year-end financial reporting support schedules for all Austal USA entities.
Prepare reports and supporting documentation for account reconciliations.
Assist with tagging and tracking fixed assets.
Coordinate and liaise with external and internal auditors and reviewers to meet reporting requirements and deadlines.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management.
Maintain written policies and procedures for the area of responsibility.
Maintain compliance with company policies and procedures.
Visit the shipyard, off-site warehouses, and Austal’s West Campus and conduct interviews when required.