Accountant

About the role

Join EOS Defense Systems as an Accountant supporting a fast-growing, mission-driven defense manufacturing organization. In this role, you'll be a key partner to both Finance and Operations-driving cost visibility, ensuring compliance with government contracting standards, and delivering insights that directly impact program performance.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance Support:
  • month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
  • Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analyses
  • Maintain the general ledger in accordance with GAAP (and IFRS where applicable)
  • Support audits including DCAA, external auditors, and internal reviews
  • Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, CAS, and indirect rate structures
  • Support cycle counts and annual physical inventory
• Business Partnership & Process Improvement:
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial performance and reporting
  • Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls
  • Participate in ERP enhancements, system implementations, and automation initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in Aerospace and Defense
• Experience with government contracting (FAR/DFARS, CAS)
• Experience working DCAA/DCMA audits
• Experience supporting Incurred Cost Proposal submissions
• Experience with Revenue Recognition (ASC 606 / IFRS 15)
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint, Epicor)
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with a detail-oriented mindset

Preferred

• MBA/MACc
• Experience with IFRS
• Exposure to manufacturing, operational analytics, and process improvement

Benefits

EOS Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identification and sexual orientation) or national origin in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. An Equal Opportunity Employer for disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, and armed forces service medal veterans. An Equal Opportunity Employer of individuals with disabilities. We participate in E-Verify.