ViaSat

Senior Accountant

ViaSat$79K — $124K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-4 years of accounting experience, specifically with SEC filings (10-Q and 10-K).
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, preferably in Accounting.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized individual with a drive for growth.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and analytical skills, capable of working in a team environment.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation of SEC filings including 10-Q, 10-K, and annual reports.
  • Learn and implement company-specific accounting policies and reporting processes.
  • Improve and automate closing and reporting cycles as part of new procedural establishment.
  • Prepare stock compensation valuations and related journal entries.
  • Review XBRL tagging and prepare segment reporting follow-up.
  • Coordinate quarterly internal and external reporting deliverables.
  • Support audit and SOX 404 testing requirements.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits focusing on holistic health and wellness.
  • Opportunities for additional cash or stock incentives based on performance.
Full Job Description
What you'll do

As a key member of the financial reporting team, the SEC Reporting Accountant/Senior Accountant will assist with SEC filings of 10-Q, 10-K, 11-K, Annual Reports, Proxy, press releases and other internal reporting. You will learn reporting processes at Viasat, new accounting pronouncements as well as learn and implement accounting policies. You will help establish new procedures to improve, automate and reduce closing and reporting cycles. You will take ownership of activities including general on-going accounting, reporting and analysis as it relates to primary responsibilities and special assignments.

The day-to-day

You will learn and prepare the stock compensation valuations and journal entries, related-party disclosures, review XBRL tagging, prepare segment reporting, assess disclosure requirements, participate in internal reporting to executive management, etc. You may also coordinate internal and external (10Q / 10K) quarterly reporting deliverables and requirements, perform/review equity related balance sheet account reconciliations, contribute to/prepare certain balance sheet and income statement variance analysis, maintain process documentation supporting key functions, and provide audit and SOX 404 testing support.

What you'll need

  • 2-4 years related experience in accounting and/or with SEC filings (10-Q and 10K).
  • Bachelor's in Business Administration (Accounting Preferred)
  • Basic to solid understanding of GAAP, financial statements and accounting theory
  • Highly organized, detail oriented and driven individual, who is a fast learner and has propensity to grow within the organization.
  • Self-directed, self-review skills, outstanding interpersonal skills, analytical skills, works well in a team environment.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required

What will help you on the job

  • 1-3 years of Big 4 public accounting firm experience.
  • ERP system (Oracle preferred) and Blackline experience a plus.

Salary range

$79,000.00 - $124,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $97,500.00- $146,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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