Senior Accountant – Financial Policy (Revenue)

The Boeing Company; Renton (WA); Hybrid; USD 126,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Accountant – Financial Policy to join its Northwest Accounting Policy team in Renton, Washington. This role involves interpreting GAAP for unique revenue transactions and collaborating with various teams, ensuring compliance and providing expert guidance on complex accounting issues. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree and extensive accounting experience will thrive in this opportunity for professional growth.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience.
• 3+ years researching and applying US GAAP.
• Experience in SEC registrant or public accounting firm.

Responsibilities

• Interact with finance and accounting personnel at Boeing.
• Research and interpret accounting principles for reporting.
• Lead analysis of complex contracts and policies.

Skills

Accounting

Analytical Skills

Research

Education

Bachelor's Degree or higher

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is hiring a Senior Accountant – Financial Policy (Revenue) to join the Northwest Accounting Policy team supporting all aspects of accounting for unique revenue transactions in Renton, Washington.

As the Senior Accountant you will:

• Interact regularly with key finance and accounting personnel at Boeing Commercial Airlines (BCA), management in other functional areas (primarily contracts, revenue management and revenue accounting), and the Company's external auditors

• Participate in a team of technical accounting professionals who perform accounting research, develop accounting policies, and provide accounting determination on issues and contracts in a complex environment

• Research and interpret generally accepted accounting principles to ensure proper reporting of external financial statements

Specific areas of expertise assigned to this position include:

• Serving as primary liaison to the Boeing Commercial Airplane finance teams related to revenue, backlog, and program accounting

• Performing evaluations of complex transactions involving topics such as revenue recognition and cost classification (inventory, research & development, note receivables, etc.),

• Performing BCA related corporate development activities

• Reviewing BCA estimates at completion

Position Responsibilities:

• Serves as a subject matter expert on various technical accounting matters

• Leads the analysis and interpretation of highly complex contracts, policies and regulatory requirements, primarily related to airplane sales and financing and other services contracts

• Researches and provides expert guidance on new and existing accounting issues including the writing whitepapers on accounting issues

• Ensures continued compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act and assists in the analysis and mitigation of compliance risk/errors of a complex nature

• Participates in special projects and other technical accounting-related special projects as they arise

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's Degree or higher

• 3+ years of accounting experience

• 3+ years of experience researching and applying US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) to solve complex accounting issues

• Work experience in industry with a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC registrant and/or public accounting firm

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business or a related field

• 3+ years of experience preparing accounting memos and policies on complex accounting issues such as revenue or cost recognition

• Experience leading projects and implementing process changes related to complex accounting topics

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Big 4 experience

• Experience performing Estimates of Completion (EACs)

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $126,650 - $171,350

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.