Senior Accounting Analyst

Senior Accountant / Analyst (Staff III or Staff IV) The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Senior Accountant / Analyst to join our General Accounting Team. In this role you will be responsible for general ledger accounting activities including executing month‑end close processes, journal entries, and account reconciliations. The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time on site at our campus in El Segundo, California. What You’ll Be Doing Prepare and post journal entries, account reclassifications, and cost transfers Execute and monitor month‑end settlement processes in SAP Verify project costs are accurately settled to fixed assets Prepare detailed account analyses and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts Maintain supporting documentation for general ledger transactions Provide responsive support to business unit finance managers on cost transfers, GL reclassifications, and settlement error resolution Interface with internal and external auditors; provide requested schedules and documentation Assist with special projects and ad‑hoc analyses as needed What you need to be successful: Minimum Requirements for Staff III Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline is required Four or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the accounting field Experience with month‑end close processes and general ledger accounting Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal Position requires working a standard 5‑day schedule from mid‑September to mid‑December and occasionally working more than standard working hours during month‑end and fiscal year‑end closes and the year‑end corporate audit Minimum Requirements for Staff IV Seven or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the accounting field Experience preparing audit schedules and/or responding to auditor requests Demonstrated experience leading and/or implementing new accounting processes or systems How You Can Stand Out Possess CPA certification with hands‑on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance Advanced degree/MBA showcasing advanced business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities Experience with government contract accounting regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), demonstrating specialized knowledge in compliance and cost accounting principles Expertise in leveraging advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX‑MATCH, SUMIFS, and PivotTables to perform complex data analyses and reporting A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting, utilizing data‑driven insights to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency Compensation The grade‑based pay range for this job is $75,300.00 – $113,000.00 per year. Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options 401(k) plan – employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested upon hire Flexible spending accounts Variable pay program for exceptional contributions Relocation assistance Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career Education assistance programs An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect Equal Opportunity Commitment The Aerospace Corporation is an equalopportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. You can also review the workplace discrimination laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr aero