AEVEX Aerospace

Staff Accountant

AEVEX Aerospace$80K — $100K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline required
  • 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience with emphasis on General Ledger
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance- U.S. Citizenship required
  • Working knowledge of GAAP; familiarity with DFARS is a plus
  • Unanet, Deltek, or other ERP systems experience required
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform bank reconciliations and track weekly cash postings
  • Execute month-end close duties, including journal entries
  • Maintain subledgers and amortization schedules
  • Research and reconcile discrepancies in assigned accounts
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare elimination entries
  • Support financial statement preparation and analysis
  • Assist with internal and external audits.

Benefits

  • Full suite of comprehensive benefits including 401(k) retirement plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance with some premiums covered by the company
  • Professional development funds
  • Access to Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for counseling and support
  • Opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment.
Full Job Description
Utilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, our Staff Accountant performs a wide range of accounting activities and financial analysis including month end activities, reporting and various reconciliations.

Essential Functions
  • Perform bank reconciliations and track weekly cash postings.
  • Perform month-end close duties including recurring tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Maintain subledgers and amortization schedules.
  • Research and reconcile discrepancies for assigned account reconciliations.
  • Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare monthly elimination entries.
  • Record deposits and customer payments.
  • Monitor accounting transactions to be following GAAP, DFARS and company policy.
  • Support financial statement preparation and account fluctuation analysis
  • Assist with internal and external audits.
  • Assist with developing and improving accounting policies, guidelines and internal controls.
  • Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with company policy.
  • Analyze data and create ad hoc reports as needed.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Standard Essential Functions
  • Regular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].
  • Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.
  • Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.

Qualifications and Competencies
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance- U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Working knowledge of GAAP.
  • Familiarity with DFARS a plus.
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to work individually and with other team members with minimum supervision.
  • Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Education / Certifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline required

Experience
  • 3 years of full-cycle accounting experience with emphasis on General Ledger
  • Government Contracting or defense industry experience a plus
  • Unanet, Deltek or other ERP systems experience required
  • Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience required
  • BlackLine software experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.

The Company provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.

Salary Range

$80,000-$100,000 USD

AEVEX provides a full suite of comprehensive benefits, including a 401(k)-retirement plan, comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability and Life insurance group coverage with a portion of the premiums paid by the company, professional development funds, and an Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) with counseling, legal help, child and elder care support, among other benefits for qualified employees.

About AEVEX Aerospace

AEVEX Aerospace is a provider of airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions. The company offers a range of services, including full-spectrum ISR operations, training and mentoring, and technology solutions. AEVEX Aerospace serves a variety of customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense, intelligence agencies, and other government organizations. The company was founded in 2018 and is headquartered in Simi Valley, California.
Learn more about AEVEX Aerospace
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
2018
Revenue
$100 million

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