Senior Accountant / Analyst

aero; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,200 - 142,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care and wellness

Paid holidays, sick time, vacation

Telework options

401(k) matching contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a General Accounting Staff IV to support invoicing, month-end close, and account reconciliations in a full-time on-site role in El Segundo, CA. The position requires a strong accounting background, ERP experience (SAP/Oracle), and the ability to work with auditors and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities include preparing invoices, leading journal entries, reconciliations, and close schedules while contributing to process improvements and cross-team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Six+ years of accounting experience, including month-end close and general ledger work.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices for Aerospace’s primary government customer.
• Serve as primary contact for billing and invoicing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead the month-end close process by recording and reviewing journal entries, completing reconciliations, and preparing schedules.
• Monitor close progress, update management, and improve close processes and documentation.
• Prepare detailed analyses and reconciliations for balance sheet accounts.
• Interface with auditors and provide requested schedules and documentation.
• Lead and coordinate department projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Assist other Staff Accountants as needed.

Skills

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Month-end close

Journal entries

Account reconciliations

Auditing preparation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

This is a full-time position based in El Segundo, CA, which requires 100% onsite work.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare invoices for Aerospace’s primary government customer
• Serve as primary point of contact for billing and invoicing inquiries from internal and external stakeholders
• Lead the month-end close process by recording and reviewing journal entries, completing account reconciliations, and preparing supporting schedules
• Monitor the progress of close activities, keep management updated, and continuously seek ways to improve close processes and related documentation
• Prepare detailed account analyses and reconciliations for various balance sheet accounts
• Interface with internal and external auditors; provide requested schedules and documentation
• Lead and coordinate department projects and initiatives as assigned
• Assist other Staff Accountants as needed

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements for the General Accounting Staff IV include:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related technical discipline
• A minimum of six or more years of increasingly responsible and relevant professional experience in the accounting field
• Experience with month-end close processes and general ledger accounting
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle)
• Experience preparing account reconciliations and journal entries
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience preparing audit schedules and/or analyzing accounting data
• Position requires working a standard 5-day schedule from mid-September to mid-December and occasionally working more than standard working hours during month-end and fiscal year-end closes and the year-end corporate audit

How You Can Stand Out

• Possess CPA certification with hands‑on public accounting experience, demonstrating robust expertise in financial analysis, auditing, and regulatory compliance
• Hold an MBA degree, showcasing advanced business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities
• Experience with government contract accounting regulations, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), demonstrating specialized knowledge in compliance and cost accounting principles
• Expertise in leveraging advanced Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX‑MATCH, SUMIFS, and PivotTables to perform complex data analyses and reporting
• A strong passion for data analysis and dashboard reporting, utilizing data‑driven insights to enhance decision‑making and operational efficiency

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills.

(Min - Max)

$95,200.00 - $142,700.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company‑paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [e-mail]. You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.