Sr Accountant

About the position

The Senior Accountant is the gatekeeper of financial integrity and controls, serving to support the business through testing and standardization of financial control processes and policies under the guidance and oversight of the Controller. The position performs audit testing as directed to assist in assessing design, effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records, and compliance of various project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal control testing in accordance with company internal control policy and pre-determined testing requirements.
• Proactively collaborates with process owners to complete all required internal control testing by the deadline set by Safran corporate.
• Discuss with and obtain action plans from process owners. Proactively follow up with process owners to ensure timely completion and closure of internal control action plans.
• Review test results with Controller and maintain the control matrix and status.
• Participate in planning, designing, and executing internal audits on Greenpoint financial statements and elements.
• Review financial reporting and transactional processes to assist in identifying risk areas with respect to internal control and project contractual requirements.
• Audit selected project spending, purchases, fixed assets, and expense reports to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, established company policies, and accounting principles (US GAAP and IFRS).
• Support internal stakeholders on cost allowability matters related to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), other applicable regulations, and identifying unallowable cost according to government rules and/or contract terms.
• Assist in refining of existing policies to address compliance gaps and developing new policies where necessary to address emerging compliance and cost opportunities.
• Participate in month end close and maintain balance sheet account reconciliation lead schedules.
• Calculate and execute various account analysis. Prepare journal entries within a tightly controlled close schedule.
• Work closely with the Controller to follow up with account owners to ensure all account variances and discrepancies are resolved in timely fashion before reporting results.
• Perform bank reconciliation.
• File various tax returns and censuses.
• Set up and maintain AP vendor files in ERP, expense reporting, credit card system, and new vendor files.
• Maintain fixed asset acquisition approval schedules, calculate depreciation, and ensure accurate NBVs for financial reporting.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and improve accounting processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy.
• Perform other related duties as required or requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting and a minimum of 3 to 5 years of prior relevant experience in accounting, auditing, and/or internal control or SOX management (US).
• Must qualify as a US Person which is defined as a US Citizen, a Permanent Resident who does not work for a foreign company/foreign government/foreign governmental agency or organization, or a political asylee in compliance with International Traffic in Arms Regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with Internet software; Database software, Accounting software; and MS Suite.
• Ability to work well independently and cross-functionally as part of an established and growing team.
• Strong sense of ethics, character, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Thorough attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ability to work in a fast pace and challenging environment.
• Able to work comfortably with ambiguity and utilize trial and error to find clarity and solutions.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in implementing and managing A/P automation with Artificial Intelligence as well as converting to an ACH payment system is highly desirable.
• Experience with US Government contract (FAR) a plus.
• Experience within the Aerospace industry or manufacturing a plus.
• ERP systems experience and data management (Microsoft Dynamics D365 a plus).

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental & vision)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match