Staff Accountant

Reports to: Accounting Manager

Responsibilities

• Performs accounting responsibilities in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Prepares month-end closing journal entries and general ledger (GL) account reconciliations and investigates discrepancies in account balances.
• Assists senior accounting personnel with preparation and compilation of monthly and year-end financial reporting support schedules for all Austal USA entities.
• Prepares reports and supporting documentation for account reconciliations.
• Assists with tagging and tracking of fixed assets.
• Coordinates and liaises with external and internal auditors/reviewers to ensure compliance with proper reporting requirements and deadlines.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned by Finance Management.
• Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility.
• Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Ability to go in the shipyard, including off-site warehouse(s) and Austal’s West Campus, and conduct interviews. This includes physically climbing stairs and moving safely through construction areas on and off vessels.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with 0-3 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or corporate accounting.
• Proficient computer and technical aptitude to utilize MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, IFRS, GAAP, and CAS.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams/organizations with attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization skills.
• Flexible and capable of delivering results in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of personal accountability.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance if deemed necessary.
• 18 years of age or older at time of application.
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status.
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date.
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date.
• Willing to submit to a drug screen.
• Willing to submit to a background check.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, +90dB.