Accounting Lead

About Company Founded in 2015, Global Air Logistics and Training, Inc. (GALT Aerospace) a rapid innovator, solving the world's critical security challenges to enable warriors to win...decisively. GALT Aerospace subscribes to Col John Boyd's tenet "Wars are won by people, ideas and equipment, IN THAT ORDER." Warfighters need tools (equipment) that are flexible. GALT Aerospace will always satisfy the warfighter with such tools. GALT Aerospace provides simple, effective information capabilities to support all levels of war and drive information to the lowest levels possible, enabling faster decision cycles and decisive results. GALT Aerospace uniquely focuses on architecture solutions, effective open systems integration, and rapid prototyping, fielding, and operations. Core Values The Right Thing: We work on important things that we are passionate about and will make a difference for the US National Security. We are ethical and forthright and expect the same from our employees. We operate with integrity in all things, we do the RIGHT THING. Trust and Respect: We always strive to earn and foster trust. Act and communicate with respect. We foster mutually beneficial relationships. Add Value: We take ownership of our tasks and deliver results to our customers, partners and each other. We champion individual expertise, creativity, and accomplishments. We recognize that collaborative teams achieve even greater results. Job Location Hybrid, in San Diego CA. Job Description GALT Aerospace is seeking a full-time salaried Accounting Lead to support critical accounting operations and strengthen the department during continued company growth and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation. The Accounting Lead will report directly to the Controller and work closely with the Senior Financial Systems Accountant and AP Manager. Initial responsibilities include assisting Accounts Payable processing to relieve the AP Manager and driving key components of the Costpoint implementation. Responsibilities Support the full cycle of the month end closing process with proper journal entries and account reconciliations Contribute to monthly AP and credit card processing, recording, and reconciliations Generate, validate and submit customer invoices Support expense report processing and reconcile travel costs to projects and GL ledgers Validate and post labor cost distribution and reconcile labor cost to the payroll ledger Oversee payroll transactions and journal entries Support CPA reviews, DCAA audits and GAAP and FAR compliance Assist with policies and procedures reviews, updates or create new policies or procedures as needed Perform periodic financial analysis of indirect costs and variances to the budget Coordinate with Senior Financial Systems Accountant: Maintain Charge Code Authorization Process Manage Project structure, WBS and project assignments Leverage Unanet accounting system Work well with all other departments Assist with the annual budgeting process Understand and assist with the indirect rates tracking and variances Any other projects as assigned by the Controller Required Skills, Experience, and Education BS or BA degree in accounting or finance preferred 7 + years of accounting experience Advanced MS Excel knowledge and skills US Citizen Knowledge and experience with all types of Government contracts (CPFF,FFP,T&M,other) Knowledge and experience with FAR, CAS and DCAA compliance Knowledge and experience WAWF/DFAS Government payment system and processes Knowledge of GAAP Great attention to detail Self-motivated and self-disciplined individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Skills, Experience and Education Familiarity with Unanet and or Costpoint ERP systems Pay Scale At GALT Aerospace, base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as one grows and develops within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $130,000-$150,000, and a specific candidate's base pay will depend on their skills, qualifications, experience, and location. #J-18808-Ljbffr