Senior Accountant: Remote SEC Close & SOX Lead

AV; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work available

Unlimited PTO

401K Employer Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Great Place to Work

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key areas of the monthly close, strengthen SOX controls, and deliver accurate financial results in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work with Finance, Operations, and other teams to research issues and improve processes to support scalable, well-controlled accounting functions in a public-company setting.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, support audits, and contribute to ERP

Qualifications

• CPA or in progress toward CPA.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 4+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Hands-on experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Experience with large ERP systems (Oracle Fusion) and core financial tools.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional partners.
• ITAR: U.S. Citizenship required and must have the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and support a timely, accurate month-end close.
• Review trial balances and intercompany activity to ensure proper classification.
• Deliver financial reporting schedules and analyses, including quarterly SEC reporting inputs.
• Execute SOX and internal control activities and support ongoing control enhancements.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and other teams to research accounting issues, enhance processes, and support business needs.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain strong documentation.
• Contribute to ERP implementation and integration efforts, including testing, data validation, and process design.
• Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and workflow efficiencies.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for stakeholders and leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and handle other requests as needed.

Skills

CPA progress

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Oracle Fusion

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a Senior Accountant to own key areas of the monthly close, strengthen SOX controls, and deliver accurate financial results in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work with Finance, Operations, and other teams to research issues and improve processes to support scalable, well-controlled accounting functions in a public-company setting.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities, support audits, and contribute to ERP