Senior Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Crestview Florida (Florida Panhandle Region)
Company: A mid-Size Aerospace and Defense Manufacturer
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for ensuring compliance with GAAP and managing technical accounting issues, and financial statement preparation. As a key contributor to our organization in the Aerospace and Defense industry, you will play a critical role in supporting our financial integrity and reporting accuracy.
Key Responsibilities:

• Assume an integral role in the company’s financial and accounting operations function, including the application of GAAP to ensure compliance with financial reporting requirements with various stakeholders.
• Prepare and review financial statements and disclosures in accordance with regulatory standards and company policies and in conformity with GAAP.
• Provide guidance on complex accounting issues, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and financial instruments.
• Manage, with the existing team of accounting and finance professionals, the annual financial statement audit and assume responsibility of coordinating our response to their ongoing requests. Ensure the timely delivery of the audit opinion.
• Assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance financial reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• Monitor changes in authoritative accounting guidance and assess their impact on the organization’s financial reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and provide financial insights.
• Mentor and train junior accounting staff on technical accounting matters and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial reporting, technical accounting, and audit management with continuing increases in the scopes of responsibilities assumed, preferably in a mid-size company within the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, and the application of authoritative accounting guidance related to financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to interpret complex accounting standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

 

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