Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantMurrieta, California, United StatesUtilizing hands-on accounting experience and an in-depth understanding of accounting principles and company practices, our Staff Accountant performs a wide range of accounting activities and financial analysis including month end activities, reporting and various reconciliations.Essential FunctionsPerform bank reconciliations and track weekly cash postings.Perform month-end close duties including recurring tasks, journal entries and account reconciliations.Maintain subledgers and amortization schedules.Research and reconcile discrepancies for assigned account reconciliations.Reconcile intercompany accounts and prepare monthly elimination entries.Record deposits and customer payments.Monitor accounting transactions to be following GAAP, DFARS and company policy.Support financial statement preparation and account fluctuation analysisAssist with internal and external audits.Assist with developing and improving accounting policies, guidelines and internal controls.Maintain documentation and procedures in accordance with company policy.Analyze data and create ad hoc reports as needed.Perform other related duties as assigned.Standard Essential FunctionsRegular and reliable attendance on a full-time basis [or in accordance with posted schedule].Responsible for exhibiting professional behavior with both internal and external business associates that reflects positively on the company and is consistent with the company's policies and practices.Embodies AEVEX's cultural values and aligns daily actions with department goals and company culture.Qualifications and CompetenciesAbility to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance- U.S. Citizenship required.Working knowledge of GAAP.Familiarity with DFARS a plus.Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.Ability to work individually and with other team members with minimum supervision.Must be detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Education / CertificationsBachelor's degree in accounting or related discipline requiredExperience3 years of full-cycle accounting experience with emphasis on General LedgerGovernment Contracting or defense industry experience a plusUnanet, Deltek or other ERP systems experience requiredMicrosoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience requiredBlackLine software experience a plusPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties the employee is: Constantly required to sit, and to reach to use computers and other office equipment Constantly required repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and/or fingers For the purpose of this summary, occasionally is used to represent up to 1/3 of the time given to the work day, frequently represents 1/3 to 2/3 of the time and constantly represents 2/3 or more of the time.The Company provides a reasonable range of compensation. Actual compensation is influenced by an array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience, and specific location. The range of starting pay for this position is for the listed location only.$80,000 - $100,000 USD