Accountant – Financial Reporting

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems. We are seeking a Financial Reporting Accountant to support our Aeronautical Systems (ASI) affiliate based in Poway, CA (San Diego area).

About the Role

This position is responsible for preparing and supporting a wide range of financial reporting functions. Key responsibilities include the preparation of monthly/annual financial statements and footnotes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and accuracy in financial data. The role also involves analyzing and interpreting reports and records for management, identifying areas of procedural and financial risk, and providing possible solutions for mitigating the risk.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for internal and external users, including preparation of annual footnote disclosures
• Review monthly balance sheet and income statement fluctuation and variance analysis
• Research accounting issues and prepare accounting position memos to justify accounting treatment
• Prepare timely and reliable periodic summaries of accounting records and data, including trend analysis and identification of causal factors
• Collaborate with internal teams, including General Ledger, Financial Planning & Analysis, IT, and Tax, to ensure seamless execution of projects and adherence to accounting standards
• Support ASC 842 lease accounting, ensuring accurate financial statement presentation and disclosures for operating and finance leases
• Ensure proper documentation in accordance with internal and/or external requirements
• Analyze and respond to accounting questions in accordance with GAAP
• Absorb and coordinate the audit process
• Support month-end and year-end close process
• Identify and promote improvements in work efficiency and accuracy
• Other duties as assigned or required

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree or four or more years of experience with a master's degree
• Must have demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements and a strong understanding of financial reporting requirements in accordance with US GAAP
• Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
• Must be customer focused and possess: strong technical and analytical skills, the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings, excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including management, the ability to represent the company as a knowledgeable resource on external projects, Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours
• CPA designation preferred
• At least three years’ public accounting experience in audit and at least three years’ experience in a financial reporting
• Prior experience in the aerospace/defense industry is preferred
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, finance or related discipline along with six or more years of progressive experience in accounting with a bachelor's degree or four or more years of experience with a master's degree
• Must have demonstrated experience in preparing financial statements and a strong understanding of financial reporting requirements in accordance with US GAAP
• Must possess leadership skills including organizing, scheduling, and coordinating work assignments to meet project milestones or established completion dates
• Must be customer focused and possess: strong technical and analytical skills, the ability to identify issues, analyze and interpret data and develop solutions to a variety of complex problems, excellent verbal and written communication skills to accurately document, report, and present findings, excellent interpersonal skills to influence and guide all levels of employees, including management, the ability to represent the company as a knowledgeable resource on external projects, Ability to work independently or in a team environment is essential as is the ability to work extended hours
• CPA designation preferred
• At least three years’ public accounting experience in audit and at least three years’ experience in a financial reporting
• Prior experience in the aerospace/defense industry is preferred
• Experience with SAP is highly desirable