Senior Accountant - Technical Accounting

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Maxar Intelligence is currently seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Technical Accounting team in Westminster, CO. This is a hybrid position with the expectation of 3 days per week onsite. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing Technical accounting and Revenue accounting. They will be a member of the Maxar Intelligence team and report to the Sr. Manager - Technical Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Research, evaluate and document technical accounting implications of complex or non-standard transactions encountered at corporate and throughout our business units
• Review new contracts and assess the accounting implications based on existing accounting standards, interpretations or regulations (e.g. revenue recognition, leases)
• Communicate with various internal groups to gather relevant information for decision making related to proper accounting treatment for significant transactions
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to ensure accounting issues are identified timely
• Manage the development, maintenance and compliance of accounting policies
• Research and coordinate with business units the implication of all new accounting standards, including assessing the impacts to the organization and ensuring an accurate transition during implementation
• Coordinate audit review of technical accounting matters
• Assist in the preparation of annual financial statements, as needed
• Participate in month-end and year-end close processes, as needed
• Perform special projects or duties as required within the finance department

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen or permanent resident required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Minimum 4 years of relevant accounting experience which includes complex technical accounting and/or revenue recognition
• Minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting
• CPA
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles under U.S. GAAP and the ability to research technical issues (experience with revenue recognition and lease accounting is a plus)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Proactive with an aptitude for process improvement
• High degree of accuracy and efficiency with strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, be a self-starter and thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Ability to work well in a team and create cross-functional relationships
• Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects/priorities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience with OneStream/SAP

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● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $74,000.00 - $122,000.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.