CesiumAstro

aerospace and defense

SeniorStaffAccountant

Austin, Texas, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Staff Accountant at CesiumAstro. Skills: month-end close, account reconciliation, financial reporting, SOX compliance. Perform revenue accounting. Perform inventory accounting”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure accuracy of financial data; Ensure completeness of financial data; Ensure integrity of financial data; Ensure compliance with U. S. GAAP; Ensure compliance with internal controls; Ensure timely completion of close activities; Ensure accurate reconciliations; Ensure timely reconciliations

Industry & Context.

aerospace and defense
Problems you'll solve

resolve discrepancies; resolve aged reconciling items

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U. S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee, eligible to obtain U. S. Department of State authorizations

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, month-end close experience, account reconciliation experience, knowledge of U. S. GAAP, knowledge of general accounting principles, Microsoft Word proficiency, Microsoft PowerPoint proficiency, experience with enterprise ERP systems

Nice to Have

Understanding of ASC 606, Understanding of long-term contract accounting, Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or regulated environments, CPA, or equivalent advanced certification, Experience in a public company or IPO-ready environment, Public accounting experience (Big 4 or national firm), Experience with account reconciliation tools, Exposure to inventory and cost accounting

What You'll Do.

Perform revenue accounting

Perform inventory accounting

Execute month-end close

Support quarter-end close

Support year-end close

Prepare journal entries

Analyze financial results

Investigate variances

Prepare balance sheet reconciliations

Review balance sheet reconciliations

Support external audits

Assist with SOX compliance

Ensure adherence to policies

Maintain documentation

Support accounting for operational activities

Assist in accounting system implementation

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with FP&A; Work with cross-functional teams

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