Millennium Space Systems

aerospace and defense

SeniorAccountant

$112–165k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Senior Accountant at Millennium Space Systems. Skills: general ledger, financial reporting, month-end close, account reconciliations, GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFAR, Deltek Costpoint, Microsoft Excel. Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFAR. Support month-end, Quarter-end, and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring accurate financial reporting; supporting strategic decision‑making; ensure timely and accurate reporting; minimize potential write-offs; prevent last-minute corrections; opportunities for improvement; liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program; automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

analytical skills; resolve discrepancies; accounting research for unusual or complex transactions; troubleshooting ETS data issues; Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement; Research transactions

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US citizenship, A final U. S. clearance Post Start is required, U. S. citizenship required, eligible for a security clearance, willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance, must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process, applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies, This position is located at a facility that requires special access, Applicants MUST be U. S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance, This position must meet U. S. export control compliance requirements, To meet U. S. export control compliance requirements, a “U. S. Person” as defined by 22 C. F. R. §120. 62 is required, An interim and/or final U. S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required, Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, Minimum 7 years of progressive experience with Finance and Accounting Systems and Processes, Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP system experience, Intermediate Skills using Microsoft Excel, Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US citizenship, A final U. S. clearance Post Start is required

Nice to Have

Experience in aerospace and defense or other government contractors desired, Ability to prioritize and multi-task and to manage time effectively, analytical, organizational and communication skills, CPA License

What You'll Do.

Maintain and oversee the general ledger

ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP

and year-end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting

Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries

Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies

Conduct accounting research for unusual or complex transactions

Support the capital assets / fixed assets revamp initiative and take ownership of the new capital asset processes and procedures

Collaborate with property management to locate existing assets and minimize potential write-offs

Provide support for ad-hoc requests and broaden company initiatives as needed

Assist with and stabilize the remaining payroll responsibilities

including troubleshooting ETS data issues

Review account activity and balances proactively and on a regular basis to prevent last-minute corrections

Analyze financial data to identify trends

and opportunities for improvement

Prepare capital assets / fixed assets

quarterly and yearly schedules for corporate reporting

Prepare monthly rent accruals and incoming sublease rent invoice

Maintain Contract Liabilities schedule and prepare monthly journal entries to liquidate the balance by revenue earned on the program

Analyze and reconcile Unbilled and Contract Liability ending balance by program

Research transactions and create reports to present to management for correction of cost reclassification

and other special projects

Cross train with other team members to provide support during vacations

Support internal and external audits and Incurred Cost Submission to DCAA

Process improvements to automate manual processes and facilitate quicker analysis

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Payroll, Program Finance, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Policy and Boeing Accounting Business Units (ABUs); Collaborate with property management; Cross train with other team members to provide support during vacations

Communication Scope

analytical, organizational and communication skills

Full Job Description

Senior Accountant - Millennium Space Systems **Company:** Millennium Space Systems At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us. Millennium Space System, a part of being Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo and when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one is made by us. As **Senior Accountant** , you will be responsible for overseeing key accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and supporting strategic decision‑making. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment. This position will work closely with Supply Chain, Contracts, Payroll, Program Finance, Accounts Payable, Financial Planning & Analysis, Cost Policy and Boeing Accounting Business Units (ABUs) while reporting directly to the Director of Business Operations who reports to the Chief Financial Officer. This position sits in our El Segundo, CA office. This position’s internal job title is Accountant. Our team is currently hiring for Level 4. **Key Responsibilities** (but not limited to): * Maintain and oversee the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFAR * Support month‑end, Quarter-end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting * Prepare and review monthly/quarterly/annual journal entries * Perform complex account reconciliations and resolve discrepanci

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