Senior Accountant

Senior AccountantThe Senior Accountant is a key member of the Accounting team supporting the Defense division of FSI. The Senior Accountant would be expected to assist with more complex general accounting functions, including monthly financial statement closing duties and account reconciliations in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. This position also collaborates with other departments and supports process improvement initiatives.Tasks and Responsibilities:Perform the monthly closing process in the accounting system and related workflow systems.Prepare and distribute financial statements, job cost reports and other financial reports.Prepare, enter, review and post journal entries, cash receipt entries, invoices and journals created from subsidiary ledgers to accounting system.Reconcile and analyze general ledger accounts and subsidiary ledgers in preparation of monthly, quarterly and year-end close process; ensure timely and accurate completion in compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.Manage underlying data, supporting documentation and spreadsheet-based calculations to support accounting accuracy and completeness.Provide accurate and concise explanations for variances.Perform technical accounting research and provide financial and accounting advice to internal stakeholders.Review and approve new vendor set up and provide coding for indirect cost purchase requisitions.Review and approve vendor invoices for indirect cost purchases.Interpret and communicate trends or deviations from standards to stakeholders and provide recommendations for corrections and improvement.Communicate with internal teams (A/P, A/R, Purchasing, Payroll, Program Finance, Programs, etc.) on accounting and control matters.Support process improvement initiatives and share best practices across the department.Identify and execute opportunities to create, improve and automate financial reporting processes.Participate in special projects as assigned by the Division Controller.Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree in AccountingMinimum Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience. CPA or CMA, preferred.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:Strong knowledge in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.Government contracting experience preferred.Knowledge of job cost accounting concepts preferred (FAR/DFARS/CAS).Intermediate or higher level of Microsoft Excel skills.Proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Word and Outlook.Experience with Costpoint and COGNOS preferred.Strong verbal and written presentation skills.Strong analytical skills with ability to reconcile data and analyze variances.Possesses initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions.Displayed ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment.Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.Ability to interact with various levels of management across business lines in a professional manner.Continuous improvement orientation.Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.FlightSafety is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.