Accountant

Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc. Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units, including Attollo Engineering. Attollo Engineering designs and manufactures cutting-edge infrared cameras and laser sensor systems for defense and industrial applications, leveraging expertise in electro-optical systems, design, and packaging to deliver superior solutions.

About the role

The Accountant will be an integral member of the accounting team, responsible for a variety of accounting functions. The qualified candidate will work under minimal supervision as part of a small team and be an individual contributor. A detail-oriented individual with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be best suited for this position.

Responsibilities

• Have a working understanding of financial transactions and financial statements
• Support the monthly financial close process in accordance with GAAP
• Perform general ledger maintenance and account reconciliations
• Prepare and post monthly journal entries
• Responsible for various invoicing activities
• Contribute to internal controls initiatives, identifying opportunities for compliance improvements
• Assist in preparing forecasts and the annual budget
• Create and distribute weekly or monthly internal management reports related to Program/Product cost progression, Inventory, Product Line Profitability, IR&D, etc.
• Support internal and external audit requests
• Assist with tax filings and sales tax compliance on an as needed basis
• Provide support for ERP activities as necessary
• Generate ad hoc reporting as required
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field
• Minimum three years’ experience in accounting or finance
• Strong knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• ERP experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
• Excellent organizational, verbal and written skills
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status required

Skills

• Knowledge in Cost Accounting Standards
• Experience in DCAA based accounting
• Experience with Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
• Business Intelligence experience
• SAP experience
• QuickBooks experience
• Ability to handle very large data sets in Microsoft Excel
• Experience working in an ITAR environment

Pay

$80,000–$100,000 annual salary, plus participation in individual performance bonus plan.

Schedule

Minimal travel may be required, including outside the local area and overnight.