Cobham SATCOM Hiring for Sr. Accountant Job at Concord, CA Full Time

We are looking for an experienced Senior accountant to oversee general accounting operations by controlling and verifying our financial transactions. Senior accountant responsibilities include reconciling account balances and bank statements, maintaining general ledger and preparing month-end close procedures. A successful Senior accountant combines excellent analytical skills with a thorough knowledge of accounting principles to analyze financial reports and forecasts. The ideal candidate has experience collaborating and/or managing a team of accountants and junior accountants. Senior accountant duties include ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all of our accounting tasks.

This position requires a good understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. The senior accountant will be responsible for inventory, fixed assets, cash reconciliations, end of month close, balance sheet reconciliations and other tasks as assigned by the Controller.

Skills Required for this Role:

1. Knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

2. Working knowledge and experience of the end of month close process

3. Mid to advanced level working experience with Excel

4. Previous experience and knowledge of a large ERP system

5. Knowledge in the inventory flow, accounts, cycle counts, audits, and warehouse transactions

6. Knowledge of capex, fixed assets, and maintenance in the ERP system

7. Thorough understanding of the balance sheet and related account reconciliations

8. A general understanding of intercompany transactions and related accounting

Routine Tasks Performed by this Role:

Cash:

Perform, maintain, and report daily cash reconciliations for different accounts in excel

Inventory:

1. Work directly with the warehouse personnel to research inventory transactions and recommend any adjustments

2. Advise the warehouse personnel on different topics such as inventory maintenance, cycle counts, and ensure compliance with the company inventory policies

3. Perform obsolete & excess inventory calculations for quarterly provisions

4. Monitor the PPV’s and adjust as needed

5. Attend meetings with Supply Chain and Sales to assess any inventory items that are sellable or eligible for scrap

6. Prepare and distribute inventory reports to different stakeholders as needed

Capex:

1. Ensure that the capital expense procedures are followed correctly for all fixed asset acquisitions

2. Work with R&D personnel, engineers, project managers and directors for different inventory and fixed asset related acquisitions

End of Month:

1. Take lead in the month end close process

2. Prepare and enter journals in the ERP system for end of month close

3. Assist the Controller with different deadlines and tasks during month end close and audits

Concur & Expenses:

1. Monitor and apply payments for company credit cards in the ERP system

2. Help with Concur reporting, GL coding and expense upload in the ERP system as needed

Balance Sheet Reconciliations and Miscellaneous Tasks:

1. Complete the balance sheet reconciliations and always keep the accounts clean, escalate any discrepancies and resolve them in time

2. Collaborate with the AP & AR functions on different tasks to ensure a smooth

3. Take the initiative to learn new processes and make improvements wherever necessary

4. Collaborate with the Finance team counterparts in Denmark and assist with any tasks assigned

5. Assist with generating data for audits and taxes, and any other tasks as needed

Qualifications:

1. A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics or equivalent

2. Work experience between 4-7 years or an equivalent combination of education and experience

3. A resilient and flexible attitude,

4. Ability to prioritize, multi-task, conduct research in different programs, and learn quickly

5. Ability to meet the strict deadlines

6. Self-driven, self-learner, and the ability for good time management

7. Ability to work with academically diverse and multinational teams

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $85,000.00 – $107,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Physical Setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All employees and visitors must adhere to Covid Protocol and Guidance onsite, daily temperature checks, facial coverings and certification of vaccination status.

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Required)
• Accountants: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location