Accountant (General) 1

Applied Composites; Lake Forest (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance plan

Job summary

Applied Composites is seeking an Accountant to join our accounting team, handling AR/AP compliance and financial statement reporting. You will contribute to the balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and ensure GAAP adherence across the business.

The role requires 2–5 years of relevant experience and a post-secondary accounting degree, with strong Excel and data-management skills to support monthly close and audits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience maintaining AR and GL, journal entries, and month-end close.
• Proficient in Excel and data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AR in compliance with terms and investigate issues.
• Prepare financial statements: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow.
• Maintain general ledger subledgers and monthly close entries.
• Generate journal entries and perform reconciliations during close.
• Classify and analyze accounting records and report financials.
• Maintain fixed assets records and tax documentation.
• Support tax filings (sales, property, corporate) and ITAR reporting.
• Assist in annual internal audit data packages.
• Ensure GAAP/government compliance; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GAAP compliance

AR ledger

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Excel & Office

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Database management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking an Accountant who works with the accounting team and assists in providing AR and AP compliance along with reporting the financial statements for the business; including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows. Ensures financial business processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and any additional governmental compliance requirements.

About AC

Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.

Job Accountabilities

• Is responsible to keeping AR in compliance within terms, and reporting and investigating any AR issues.
• Assists in providing the financial statements for the business, including the balance sheet, statement of retained earnings, income statement and statement of cash flows
• Maintains general ledger subledgers for balance sheet, processes monthly journal entries, and assists with monthly financial statements
• Participates in the monthly close process by generating various journal entries, preparing required reconciliations, and analytically reviewing specific general ledger accounts for accuracy and proper valuation
• Classifies, examines, and analyzes accounting records and prepares all related financial reports and statements
• Maintains facility fixed asset records including the property tax supporting documentation
• Maintains governmental filing requirements, including sales tax, property tax, corporate annual filings, and ITAR reports
• Assists accounting team in the data package for annual company internal audits in the Finance Accounting and Control Function
• Ensures financial business processes are in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and/or governmental requirements
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Education

Post-Secondary Degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectation.

Years’ Experience

2-5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Thorough understanding and experience in financial accounting and control processes, while ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Ability to maintain AR ledger and proactively resolve issues that arise pertaining to AR
• Strong attention to detail, good organizational skills and the ability to prioritize with changing situations
• Ability to solve problems in straightforward situations and analyzes possible solutions using technical experience, judgment and precedents
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Strong excel knowledge required, proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and database management tools

Benefits

At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.

AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmitive Action Employer.

This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.