Sr. Accountant

Position Summary

The Sr. Accountant will be responsible for all aspects of accounting for inventory, program profitability tracking, and supporting financial compliance. As a key member of the accounting team, the senior accountant will play a critical role during month-end close and will be expected to assist not only with accounting for inventory but also with internal and external financial reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead month-end processes that support accounting, including but not limited to inventory analysis, booking of journal entries, and preparation of reconciliation of ledger accounts as well as FACTS reporting in SAP.
• Liaise with the Head of Supply Services to investigate and analyze variances, and the accuracy of stock adjustments from cycle counts and physical inventory counts.
• Conduct physical inventories and monitor cycle count program (including compliance with audit).
• Partner with Procurement and Accounts Payable to track and monitor prepaid expenses by supplier, including the monthly preparation of the prepaid reconciliation.
• Determine accounting treatment for changes to supplier contracts.
• Complete reconciliation of other balance sheet accounts, including the calculation of the current and non-current split where applicable.
• Aid with ad hoc projects and assist management on all accounting activities.
• Prepare key schedules used for accounting, audit, tax and external reporting.
• Support corporate financial audits, including external, internal, and government audits.
• Participate in the implementation of changes to policies, procedures, and systems to facilitate growth, compliance and scaling of the business.

Education

Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field of study. Experience Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (cost accounting in a manufacturing environment preferred).

Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly and concisely express ideas both verbally and in writing.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including ability to effectively address any issue in collaboration with others as appropriate; ability to proactively identify and prevent potential problems.
• Strong grasp of GAAP and Manufacturing Accounting concepts.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency In Other Languages)

• Fluency in English is required; fluency in Spanish is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills both written and spoken.
• Demonstrates high level of accuracy and thoroughness of work.
• Attention to detail and excellent organizational and follow through skills.

Nature Of Contacts Involved

• Communication on a regular basis with internal and external parties.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity.

Travel Required

Less than 10% Domestic and International.

Eligibility

• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card Holder).

Equal Opportunity

Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, demotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.