Senior Accountant
San Francisco
USA
$120700.00/year
Permanent
Aircraft Manufacturing
The company’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, they offer one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites.
How You’ll Fulfill Your Mission
The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing financial reports, maintaining accounting records, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting principles and company policies. This role requires advanced technical accounting knowledge and the ability to work independently on complex accounting tasks while supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Analyze financial data and identify trends, variances, and areas for improvement
- Prepare management reports and financial analysis as needed
General Ledger & Accounting Operations
- Prepare journal entries
- Manage and review general ledger entries and account reconciliations
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
- Maintain chart of accounts and ensure proper account coding
Accounts Payable/Receivable
- Oversee AP/AR processes and resolve complex issues
- Review vendor invoices, expense reports, and payment processing
- Monitor aging reports and follow up on outstanding items
Compliance & Controls
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Maintain documentation and support for financial transactions
- Implement and monitor internal controls
Why We Value You
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- CPA certification preferred (or actively pursuing)
Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- 5+ years of inventory and cost accounting experience
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Start up and manufacturing experience required
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- Odoo17 experience a plus
Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas)
- Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Odoo17, etc.)
- Strong understanding of GAAP principles
- Knowledge of tax regulations and compliance requirements
Core Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Able to pivot in a start up environment
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
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