Staff Accountant

Canopy A&D • Irvine, CA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Accountant supports the daily operations of Canopy Aerospace & Defense’s Finance & Accounting department, handling general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and administrative support. The role is responsible for accurate financial records, assistance with month-end and year-end close, internal controls, and process improvements. The position is full-time, exempt, salaried, and based on-site in Irvine, California, with up to 10% travel to other company facilities as needed. Core business hours apply. The base salary range is $75,000 to $85,000; actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience. The role includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Canopy A&D develops specialized materials and components for space, defense, and maritime systems, including advanced signal attenuation technologies and production-scale manufacturing solutions. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and may use AI tools to support parts of its hiring process, while final hiring decisions are made by people.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger exposure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, or SAP.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP accounting principles.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional working proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to work in office, lab, and manufacturing environments, with occasional exposure to noise, chemicals, dust, industrial equipment, and temperature variations.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer workstation.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for data entry, keyboarding, and mouse use; ability to view computer screens for prolonged periods.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via email.
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments.
• Willingness to travel to other Canopy A&D sites as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience supporting year-end financial audits, preparing supporting workpapers, and liaising with external auditors.
• Previous accounting experience in manufacturing and/or aerospace and defense sectors.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany transactions, and consolidation processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post recurring, adjusting, and accrual journal entries.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, including cash, prepaid expenses, accruals, and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities and reconciliations.
• Support the preparation of internal financial statements and audit-ready schedules.
• Perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate monthly depreciation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies.
• Review and verify invoices and expense reports for accuracy and proper coding.
• Process vendor, contractor, and service-provider payments by check, ACH, and wire.
• Maintain vendor records, respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Assist with issuing 1099s and ensure compliance with IRS regulations.
• Monitor accounts payable aging and prepare weekly payment proposals.
• Generate and issue customer invoices according to billing terms and agreements.
• Apply customer payments to appropriate accounts in a timely manner.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and conduct collections outreach as needed.
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and chargebacks.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and payment activities.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to ensure accurate and timely billing.
• Maintain organized financial records and digital and physical filing systems.
• Enter data and maintain vendor, customer, and financial transaction databases.
• Respond to internal and external inquiries about financial and administrative matters.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and correspondence for internal review.
• Assist with preparing and organizing audit documentation.
• Order and track office or departmental supplies and assist with expense tracking.
• Support departmental compliance and operational procedures, including document retention and confidentiality.
• Travel to other Canopy A&D facilities as needed.
• Work long hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines.

Benefits

• Company-paid employee medical insurance.
• Company-paid dental insurance.
• Company-paid vision insurance.
• 401(k) company match, subject to eligibility.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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