Sr, General Ledger Accountant

Sierra Space Careers: Dare to Dream

About the Role

If you have a passion for accounting, enjoy working collaboratively, and have a background in the Aerospace & Defense industry, we may have the perfect role for you! As a Sr Accountant, you will apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports, oversee the control of accounts and records in such areas as disbursements, expenses, tax payments, and income. You will compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. You will prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. You will be responsible for the adherence to and communication of accounting and auditing policies and procedures. As a Sr Accountant, you will also work on special projects and support leaders in account reconciliations and various other assignments as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist GL team to complete the month-end close, including preparing journal entries and reconciliations, supporting trend analysis, and assisting in investigating and resolving questions and issues as they arise.

• Contribute to the external audit process by collating and preparing supporting documentation for interim reviews and year end audits.

• Assist with the review of customer contracts to determine the appropriate revenue recognition approach.

• Provide support on project cost accounting, rate analysis, and month-over-month analytical review of direct expenses.

• Take the lead on special projects within the accounting function, researching issues and proposing potential solutions and alternatives, discussing with key stakeholders, and ultimately contributing to improved accounting processes.

• Assist with SOX implementation, documentation and training, including coordination with management and control owners to create and maintain internal control documentation (risk and control matrices, narratives, flowcharts).

• Support the preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Provide support in researching and preparing technical accounting memos.

• Provide ad-hoc financial support for cross-functional information requests.

About You

Our mission is driven by the unwavering passion to push the boundaries of what is possible. We seek those who Dare to Dream — to envision the extraordinary and pursue it relentlessly – to join us on this transformational journey.  

 

We’re looking for dreamers who align with our values, vision and audacious goals – while also meeting the minimum qualifications below. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience (higher education may substitute for relevant experience).

• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.

• Detail oriented with strong analytical abilities.

• Strong Excel skills and demonstrable ability to manipulate, summarize, and analyze large sets of data.

• Ability to work independently on assigned projects.

• Consistently strives to improve processes and gain efficiencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification or pursuing.

• SAP accounting system experience.

• Public accounting experience.

• Working knowledge of FAR, DFAR, and CAS.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

$91,154.71 - $125,337.72

At Sierra Space we are at the very doorstep of unlocking the future and the work in front of us is hard, but it is truly important and meaningful. Achieving our mission requires dedication, relentless pursuit of a dream and an unwavering passion for pushing the boundaries to accomplish what others might believe to be impossible. We seek those who too, Dare to Dream and will join us in a pursuit to achieve the extraordinary.

Application Deadline: This role will remain posted until a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Please note: Sierra Space does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to Sierra Space team members not through our approved vendor list or Talent Acquisition will be considered property of Sierra Space, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

Sierra Space Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need special assistance or a reasonable accommodation related to applying for employment with Sierra Space or at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.